Instrumentation & Controls Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the instrumentation & controls opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical knowledge and decision-making capabilities to troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical, instrument, and control systems.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Extensive knowledge of plant systems and components
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge including transmitters
• Experience programming in a high level object-oriented language (VB.NET is preferred)
• Knowledgeable with computers
• Electronics proficiency (digital and analog)
• Knowledge of schematics, blueprint reading
• Understand the theory and operation of steam boilers, steam turbines, electric generators and all related Power Plant equipment
• Electrical Controls / Instrumentation experience would be a strong asset

Please consider me for the instrumentation & controls opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical guidance and expertise in the modification of hardware, software, electrical and power transmission control systems to improve safety, reliability, and throughput, costs of ownership and operational readiness of manufacturing equipment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Oracle or other database software
• Course work within power generation processes or power plant control systems
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating and turbine engines would be an asset
• Experience in electronic controls, “intelligent” instruments, and process control systems is preferred
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Cimplicity HM
• Experience with SAP MMS program
• Industrial Journeyman level and/or on-the-job experience with heavy industrial Electrical, Electrical Controls, Instrumentation and PLC’s
• Strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills associated with maintaining Bristol 3330 and Bristol Control Wave computer applications, inspection of Modems / Data and Voice Radio Systems, and Satellite systems

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the instrumentation & controls position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for electrical (power distribution) and process control (instrumentation) engineering troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability skills to the plant site.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience using test equipment, volt-ohm meters, amp probes and calibration equipment
• Strong computer skills including experience in MS Office Suite
• Golder offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Carry a cell phone, to work a rotating on-call schedule, and is subject to 24-hr/day callout at any time for emergency response
• Proficient with P&IDs, area classification, circuit schedules, communications, PLC panels, and loop diagrams
• Experience creating shutdown keys, alarm matrices, sequence of operation documentation, and participate in Process Hazard Analysis reviews
• Support Design in producing deliverables, contract drawings and documents, design calculations and analysis
• Present controls strategies to clients for small to large projects

I would like to submit my application for the instrumentation & controls opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for quality control for MEICA equipment and services, with specific responsibility for the electrical / ICA elements;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• The majority of work performed with exposure to risk
• Experience with controls system design including applications for low and medium voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment including but not limited to turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays
• BSc (Instrumentation or Controls & Automation Engineering) / BEng
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience preferably in the oil and gas industry
• Experience in telemetry / SCADA systems
• Technical College or Trade Program is preferred, Instrumentation and Controls certification is preferred
• Completed and passed EIT exam

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the instrumentation & controls position.

Previously, I was responsible for corporate representation for capital projects to drive electrical and control systems design, and implementation of corporate initiatives and standards.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to work effectively in a team environment and/or independently
• Relevant post-secondary education in Instrumentation or Electrical Trade Journeyman status would be preferred
• Industrial PLC experience would be considered an asset
• Previous high pressure gas transmission operational experience an asset
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices for secondary pharmaceutical equipment such as mixers, bulk powders and bulk liquid systems, waste water system, purified water system, packaging equipment and robotics
• Working knowledge and prior application development and troubleshooting using PLC programs (Rockwell RSLogix 5000, Siemens S7 & S5), FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Batch), Elau
• Apprenticeship program or equivalent education or experience is preferred
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings and training which would involve some overnight stays away from home