About you:
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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.

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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

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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 Role

Kent is seeking experienced Instrumentation Designers to join our team in Deer Park, TX. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to major projects as part of a collaborative, high-performing project team.

Skills and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Develop instrument design deliverables including instrument index, I/O lists, cable schedules, and loop diagrams.
• Prepare instrument installation drawings, wiring diagrams, and junction box layouts.
• Perform site walkdowns, P&ID markups, and instrument location verification.
• Create instrument data sheets, hookup drawings, and panel layouts.
• Review and integrate vendor data packages into project deliverables.
• Perform instrument material takeoffs (MTOs) and develop bills of materials.
• Support construction and commissioning teams with redlines and as-built updates.
• Interface with other disciplines (electrical, piping, mechanical, and process) to ensure design alignment.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and vendor coordination sessions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers and ensure project quality standards are met.
• Review and check design deliverables for compliance with applicable codes and client specifications.
• Utilize SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools), AutoCAD, or MicroStation to prepare and revise drawings.

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/Qualifications/Training/Certification:

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in instrumentation design for Oil & Gas or Petrochemical facilities.
• Proficiency with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation/INtools), AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems, I/O loading, and loop checking.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ISA, PIP, NEMA, UL, IEC).
• Experience with EPC project execution (FEED through Construction and Commissioning).
• Knowledge of field construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or lead small design teams.

Communication

• Excellent command of the English language in both written and verbal communication.
• Strong ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Behavior / Core Competencies

• Strong client focus and ability to represent the company professionally.
• Ability to assess, mitigate, and manage risks related to design execution.
• Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and quality in all deliverables.

HSSEQ

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.

Additional Details

• Location: Deer Park, TX
• Travel: N/A
• Experience Level: Mid–Senior (8–15 years)
• Relocation: Not required
• Type: Full-time