About this role
Job Objective: Assists with the technical work in the administration, maintenance, and operation of Automation/SCADA, distributed control, telemetry input, and computer systems for field operations.Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Strong working knowledge of Industrial Automation/SCADA architecture design including control, measurement and safety systems for oil and gas production facilities. • Work with field Instrumentation and Electrical Team assisting with troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial controls-related equipment. • Design and manage control system and SCADA related projects. • Keep abreast of new Automation/SCADA related developments and technology in areas such as equipment, software, government regulations, PCN cybersecurity, and communications. • Program and troubleshoot PLC based control systems including Allen-Bradley (PLC 5, SLC, Control Logix), GE and Modicon. • Design, Program, and Troubleshoot HMI/DCS applications to include graphical design, scripting, and database queries on platforms including Wonderware, GE iFIX and Honeywell Experion. • Set up and maintain process control networks using Ethernet, OPC, Modbus, ControlNet and other Automation specific protocols. • Read, understand, and troubleshoot electrical drawings and P&IDs. • Document Automation/SCADA systems per established procedures. • Mentor and help train junior level personnel through training and review of their work plans and system installs. • Coordinate and participate in the design, development and administration of standards and documentation relating to automation systems. • Enforce adherence to corporate Automation/SCADA standards.
Essential Job Responsibilities Continued:
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. • Supports company vision and mission. • Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Other Job Responsibilities:
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 14/14 day rotational assignment on the North Slope of Alaska. • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the company. • Strong ability in diagnosing and solving SCADA related problems while maintaining patience, professionalism, and courtesy. • Understanding of Automation/SCADA system setup and maintenance regarding administration, programming, database administration, telemetry, and RTU input management understanding of the technology related to SCADA design and maintenance of a SCADA system. • Understanding of Industry standard alarming and governance • Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and concentrate on detailed information in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. • Solid understanding of desktop computers, networking, printers, and general office applications. • Good written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex computer/information systems information into an organized and presentable manner. • Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. • Oil and gas industry experience preferred. • Proficiency with one or more of the following software platforms: AVEVA System Platform (and OMI), AVEVA InTouch, Honeywell Experion & Safety Builder, Rockwell Studio 5000, Emerson PAC Machine Edition, ProWORX 32, Siemens 4-mation, ABB S+ Engineering/Composer.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field plus three (3) years of experience in Industrial Process Control/SCADA. OR
• Associate’s Degree in a related technical field plus five (5) years of progressive experience in SCADA or automation environments. OR
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Industrial Process Control, SCADA, or Operational Technology roles.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
• None.