Technical Lead - Electrical/I&C Engineer

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Join the Future of Energy at Westinghouse!

 

Westinghouse is launching a state-of-the-art center of excellence for Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel manufacturing at our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. As we expand our operations, we’re introducing advanced processes and upgraded equipment to meet the rising demand for LEU+ fuel, enhancing power generation efficiency. This expansion includes a new manufacturing facility and enhanced safety measures, all while fostering high-tech job opportunities and community collaboration. Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of energy with innovative technologies that promote safety and efficiency in nuclear power. Your journey toward a brighter energy future starts here!

About the role:

As a LEU+ Technical Lead - Electrical/I&C Engineer you will develop systems and preparing instrument & control deliverables based on process specifications across the project and product life-cycle. This includes development of specifications, functional requirements, designs and schematics, selection of components, development of all software, selection of instrumentation, engineering/procurement/construction support and installation/commissioning of control systems.

You will create detailed specifications, datasheets, instrument lists, IO schedules, cable schedules, cable block diagrams, termination drawings, hook-up drawings, layout drawings, and material requisitions. 

You will have leadership qualities. You will oversee the project to be on time and within budget.

You will report to the LEU+ Engineering Manager and be located at Columbia, SC. This is 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop functional specifications, project procedures, equipment data sheets, system requirements

• Develop designs and schematics

• Select instrumentation and control components

• Ensure that all I&C design changes are captured by the change control process.

• Participate in risk Process Hazards Analysis, HAZOP, and LOPA as I&C subject matter expert

• Provide technical input during design phase,

• Develop specification and prepare material requisitions for control systems, instruments, and other components

• Participate in design and engineering reviews

• Perform calculations e.g. for intrinsic safety, safety instrumented systems.

• Install and commission instrument control systems

• Collaborate with and manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines; process, electrical, mechanical, and piping. Advise the Engineering Manager of any major slippages and their causes, major technical problems and unresolved differences with other Groups

• Ensure that the applicable specifications and standards are applied throughout I&C delivery to the Project

• Help develop equipment qualification test procedures, evaluate test results, and review final reports

• Attend site during construction and commissioning phase.

• Provide I&C Engineering technical support

• Take ownership of I&C technical queries to ensure satisfactory resolution.

• Work with vendor/supplier engineering representatives, establish and maintain a project repository of project documents

• Deliver documentation that is technically correct to the required standard and schedule

• meet the requirements of the agreed schedule identified within the project plan for the I&C deliverables as assigned by the Engineering Manager

• Monitor all on site activities including installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing (SAT), and factory acceptance testing (FAT)

• Engage with any other activities that would be realistically required of the role

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or related field is required

• Minimum 10 years of applicable engineering experience required

• Previous experience in specialty chemical, petrochemical, API pharmaceutical, or nuclear industry.

• Knowledge of the I&C related US and international standards.