Automation Systems Integrator

Automation Systems Integrator

Requirements

• 2-year Instrumentation or Automation technology degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (or foreign equivalent), or equivalent technical working experience with a good track record of safety.
• 3+ years of Oil Field experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of well RTU designs, programming and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate knowledge of analog and discrete instrumentation, and various serial and ethernet communications protocols.
• Intermediate knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of maintaining PLC programs in function block, ladder logic, and structured text.
• Basic knowledge of maintaining local HMI operator interfaces.
• Ability and willingness to work 10-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and participate in an on-call rotation. Schedules may vary depending on location.
• Ability and willingness to travel to unassigned job areas on an as-needed basis.
• Work in remote fields with potential for overnight stays
• Ability and willingness to work under air (fit test) and work from aerial manlift platform.
• Works safely around instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Capable of working responsibly with limited supervision.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Windows Operating Systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper installation, function tests and calibration of all automation equipment meeting engineering design specifications on facilities
• Responsible for point-to-point and loop checks on all devices
• Support coordinating oversite of automation commissioning with Project Manager
• Support project status reporting to ensure entry on project tracking tool
• Provide on-site automation support on facilities during start up when production is introduced to the facility
• Serve as technical resource for facility controls systems and field instrumentation including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in compliance with relevant industry and company Process Control standards
• Ensure compliance with MOC process
• Identify problem areas with instrumentation and control systems and report to automation engineering for improvement opportunities
• Communicate with Automation Engineering and Facilities Engineering regarding design issues and redline documents as necessary for final as built documentation
• Program PLCs and HMIs to comply with engineering documentation with emphasis on Allen Bradley PLCs and Compact Logix control systems
• Troubleshoot complex PLC programs, RTUs, and HMIs
• Troubleshoot and resolve Process Control, Control Network, and Instrumentation issues
• Skillful at learning and applying diverse automation software application tools
• Work with IT and Automation Engineering in maintaining automation standards
• Provide training and knowledge sharing with automation support personnel and production operations
• Make recommendations on automation improvements, best practices, maintenance and standardization of PLC and Operator interface systems
• Stay current on certification and training requirements
• Work weekends and support after hour call outs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation with GPA of 3.0 or higher (or foreign equivalent).
• 5+ years of Oil Field experience.
• Strong electrical background with State Accredited license.
• 1+ years of upstream oil and gas automation experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley & Rosemount.
• Able to read and understand Cause & Effects, P&ID’s, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot control networks for well sites, well pads, tank battery, saltwater disposal and compressor stations. (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, technical, and field personnel.
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results.