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Lead EIC Engineer(m/w/x)

Opfikon
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Global EIC design philosophies and basis of design for process plants. 10+ years EIC engineering experience in cold weather climates required. 25 vacation days, 4 weeks remote work annually (EU).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • At least 10 years of experience as Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer
  • Experience in process plants
  • Experience in cold weather climates
  • Experience leading teams
  • Hands-on involvement in at least one full-cycle project
  • Project experience in mining, water treatment or comparable industries
  • Project experience covering FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning and start-up
  • Project experience in cold-weather or remote/seasonally constrained execution environments
  • Expertise in low and medium voltage electrical systems
  • Expertise in industrial instrumentation
  • Expertise in control systems
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders
  • Liaise with third-party vendors in IP-sensitive collaborations
  • Precise working style
  • Adaptable working style
  • Reliable working style
  • Proactive approach
  • Solution-oriented approach
  • Comfortable driving decisions
  • Comfortable owning decisions under field constraints
  • Comfortable with winter productivity and schedule risk
  • Highly organized
  • Able to plan and prioritize work for self and others
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
  • Fluent in English

Tasks

  • Define and maintain technical direction for EIC Department
  • Lead development of fit-for-purpose EIC specifications
  • Develop design philosophies and basis of design globally
  • Ensure owner requirements are documented and communicated
  • Validate design assumptions against operability and safety
  • Ensure compliance with local and regional codes and regulations
  • Review and approve contractor submissions
  • Enforce owner requirements and provide technical clarifications
  • Ensure adherence to schedule, quality, safety, and operability
  • Set clear expectations for execution methods and field quality controls
  • Provide turnover documentation for safe operation and maintenance
  • Lead initiatives to improve EIC system reliability and performance
  • Troubleshoot issues and implement preventive measures
  • Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies
  • Act as primary EIC interface with process, mechanical, and project management teams
  • Identify and mitigate EIC risks during design and operation
  • Support project teams with scope, cost, and schedule estimates
  • Supervise and coach junior team members
  • Provide guidance on technical challenges
  • Drive lessons-learned sessions for continuous improvement
  • Maintain records of technical decisions and design bases
  • Incorporate Alberta climate conditions into EIC design
  • Plan for freeze protection, winterization, insulation, and heat tracing
  • Ensure design is constructable and operable in winter conditions
  • Consider temporary works and winter work sequencing
  • Address interface constraints with cold-weather activities

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Electrical Controls and Instrumentation
  • low and medium voltage electrical systems
  • industrial instrumentation
  • control systems

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Public holidays

Flexible Working

  • Hybrid work setup

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Up to 4 weeks remote work annually (EU)

Competitive Pay

  • Equity package

Generous Parental Leave

  • Inclusive parental leave

Additional Allowances

  • Professional growth budget

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Referral bonuses
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