Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical and design consulting services to support projects for producing I&C design & construction drawings for industrial & municipal water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A minimum of 3 references at least one being a professional reference
• CAD experience – AutoCad or Bentley Microstation – is preferred
• Familiar with HMI software such as Wonderware, iFix, Cimplicity, RSView Enterprise, Should be competent with at least one of the major HMI packages to the point where comfortable adding and modifying existing applications
• Knowledge of current I&C design standards
• Knowledge of software like E-PLAN, Smart Plant Instrumentation, Auto Plant or other will be appreciated
• Demonstrated experience on interfacing near infrared analyzer, nuclear magnetic resonance and sample conditioning systems with Honeywell Experion and TDC3000 DCS in a refinery environment
• Hands-on maintenance and configuration experience with distributed control system (Experion, C300, C200, TDC3000, SCADA), safety instrumented systems (Triconex), and programmable logic controllers (Modicon)
• Strong technical knowledge of applicable automation industry standards, SIL assessment, LOPA methodologies, and alarm management guidelines

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting NEC Cloud Software engineering.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience programming the Allen-Bradley family of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), 1756 series Logix specifically using RSLogix5000
• Demonstrated SCADA Programming abilities with experience in maintenance and operation of equipment
• Demonstrated PLC Programming abilities with experience in maintenance and operation of equipment
• Experience with Ethernet/IP communications and ControlNet network design and management, specifically with scheduling and troubleshooting of ControlNet networks
• Experience with developing GE Proficy Cimplicity applications with version 8.2 or higher
• Experience with ABB and Rockwell VFDs
• Experience with Micrologix and SLC500 PLC’s using Logix500
• Experience with PLC network architectures and network switches (copper and fiber)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for project management, technical engineering design, costs, plans, and/or specifications for construction of new hardware installations and reconditioning or altering of existing systems and equipment.

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:

• Experience on Burner Management System (BMS), compressor, fire and gas detection system and Triconex upgrade
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with the engineering contractors, vendors and project teams, in a multi-discipline work environment
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation or other instrument database software
• CADD experience (AutoCad, Visio, Microstation, SmartSketch)
• Experience with PLC hardware/software and configuration
• Experience in design engineering for power plant control systems is preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation & Control/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in basic programming will have added advantage

I am excited to be applying for the position of instrumentation & controls engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to skilled trades, production, and engineering staff in the setup, use, and maintenance of the manufacturing assembly systems in support of design changes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Research suitable solutions
• Independently evaluate the selection and/or modification of standard techniques and procedures
• Assist with and perform system startup and commissioning tasks
• Work with Instrumentation and Controls engineers and other disciplines in a team oriented environment
• Minimum of 3 months of experience working with industrial process control equipment
• Minimum of 3 months of experience with control systems
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance and service to industrial process control equipment
• Knowledge of advanced process control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and Panel View HMI screens

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance to project design team in completing the most complex and difficult designs and layouts for complete systems and components of a project.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with interfacing third party controls into PLC networks
• Able to wear upgraded PPE
• Competent in the use of IT including SAP, business procedures, maintenance management systems and Microsoft packages
• Capable of undertaking risk assessments
• Capable of providing safe systems of work through the application of suitable and sufficient controls
• Experience of PLC-SCADA programming and familiar with digital & analogue controls with a focus on CHP engine interface
• Capable of managing small projects as determined by the Contract Manager
• Capable of report writing and reviewing procedures