About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Kent is looking for an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to join our Engineering team in Calgary, Alberta. This role will support the design, development, and execution of instrumentation and control systems for industrial projects within the energy sector. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing technical expertise throughout all phases of project delivery, from conceptual design through detailed engineering, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and startup. This role requires a strong understanding of instrumentation engineering principles, applicable industry codes and standards, and the ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining Kent’s commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
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Develop instrumentation engineering deliverables including instrument specifications, data sheets, instrument indexes, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, and installation details.
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Prepare and review P&IDs, control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, and control system architecture documentation.
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Perform instrumentation sizing and selection for pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement devices.
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Support the design of control systems including PLC, DCS, SIS, and SCADA interfaces.
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Develop material requisitions and provide technical bid evaluations for instrumentation equipment.
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Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated project execution.
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Participate in HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and design review meetings.
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Review vendor documentation and ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
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Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
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Resolve technical queries and support field engineering activities as required.
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Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
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Promote compliance with Kent’s HSSEQ standards and client-specific engineering procedures.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification:
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Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA, is considered an asset.
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Typically 5-10 years of instrumentation engineering experience within the oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
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Experience preparing instrumentation engineering deliverables for EPC and brownfield projects.
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Strong knowledge of instrumentation design principles, field instrumentation, and control systems.
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Experience with PLC, DCS, SIS, and SCADA systems is preferred.
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Familiarity with applicable industry standards including ISA, IEC, CSA, API, and Canadian electrical codes.
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Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AutoCAD, or other engineering design software is considered an asset.
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Working knowledge of hazardous area classification requirements and intrinsically safe design practices.
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Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities is considered an asset.
Communication
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Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Strong organizational and documentation skills.
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Ability to communicate technical information clearly with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Behavior/Core Competencies
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
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Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Collaborative team player with a client-focused mindset.
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Strong technical judgment and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Adaptable to changing project requirements and schedules.
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Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
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Committed to continuous improvement and safe work practices.
HSSEQ Commitment:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Relocation Required: No
Travel Required: Occasional travel to client sites or project locations as required.
Contract Type: Casual
Experience Level: 10 years preferred.
