INTRODUCTION
Job Title: Electrical / Instrumentation Coordinator
Name: Scott Rideout
Company Overview: Scott Rideout serves as the Electrical/Instrumentation Coordinator at Aker Solutions, where he leverages over a decade of experience to manage technical instrumentation and control systems for construction and commissioning projects.
Job Overview
Working primarily from an onshore office, Scott is responsible for the planning and execution of electrical and instrumentation tasks on various projects. His day-to-day work includes preparing scope of work documents, interpreting engineered drawings, and ensuring project feasibility for offshore installations. Scott’s role involves a high level of technical expertise, particularly in reading and applying complex drawings to coordinate with construction teams. He often collaborates with international colleagues, traveling offshore on occasion to conduct on-site reviews and strengthen team connections.
Career Path
Scott’s foundation in electronics engineering began with a Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology from the College of the North Atlantic. Committed to his professional development, he pursued further certifications, obtaining a Red Seal as a journeyperson in the Industrial Instrumentation and Control Technician trade and earning a Professional Technologist designation. These qualifications have equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in his complex role at Aker Solutions.
Day in the Life
Scott’s typical work week runs Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. His daily tasks involve both administrative and technical work, such as document preparation, project planning, and site review. Scott’s ability to interpret engineered drawings is critical to his role, as it ensures that on-the-ground tasks are aligned with design specifications. Although based in an office environment, he periodically visits offshore sites to conduct inspections and oversee project milestones.
Skills and Tools
Technical Skills: Engineering drawing interpretation, project scope preparation, instrumentation systems planning, and construction management.
Soft Skills: Problem-solving, collaboration, effective communication, and adaptability.
Tools Used: Project management software, technical documentation systems, electronic control systems, and computer-aided design tools.