Intermediate level Instrumentation & Controls Designer
On-siteBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Prepare instrumentation and controls design deliverables including instrument location plans, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, junction box layouts, and installation details. Develop and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, cable schedules, and related project documentation while supporting P&ID development and control system architecture drawings. Coordinate with process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines to ensure coordinated facility designs and participate in design reviews. Utilize AutoCAD, CADWorx, and SmartPlant Instrumentation to create project deliverables and assist with material take-offs and specifications. Support responses to RFIs during construction and commissioning, and conduct site visits as required. Maintain project documentation and design files in accordance with company procedures and Australian/international standards. Report to the I&E Senior Designer in the Brisbane office.
Required Qualifications
- Full Australian work rights
- Based in Brisbane
- 3+ years of instrumentation and controls design experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or EPCM environments
- Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
- Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
- Understanding of instrumentation and control systems used within oil & gas and process facilities
- Experience preparing instrumentation design deliverables including loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument datasheets, cable schedules, and instrument indexes
- Familiarity with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems
- Knowledge of instrumentation installation practices and control system documentation
- Experience with AutoCAD and instrumentation design software
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to functional safety principles
- Experience with CADWorx or similar 3D tools
- SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/InTools) experience
- Familiarity with 3D model review tools such as Navisworks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
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