Automation Commissioning Specialist - Midland, United States - Danos

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    Job Title: Automation Commissioning Specialist III - Oil & Gas

    Schedule: / (Housing NOT Available)

    Location: Midland, TX

    Pay: DOE

    A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

  • Safety Awareness
  • Work Ethic
  • Technical Skill
  • Customer Focus
  • Open Communication
  • Implementing Vision and Values
  • Job Summary - The Automation Commioning Specialist III will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing automation and electrical systems associated with upstream onshore oil and gas production operations. Leveraging your seasoned expertise, you'll provide technical support, troubleshoot network infrastructure, and contribute to process improvement. If you're passionate about automation, possess deep insights from years of experience, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

    Job Duties:

  • Maintenance and Repair: Assume responsibility for maintaining and repairing a diverse range of automation and electrical equipment related to upstream onshore oil and gas production.
  • On-Site Automation Support: Provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas production operations.
    Technical Expertise: Serve as a technical resource for facility control systems and field instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments.
  • Compliance and Standards: Ensure maintenance activities adhere to relevant industry and corporate Process Control standards. Follow best practices for PLC programming, standards, and management of change (MOC) procedures.
  • Strategic Improvement: Identify problem areas within instrumentation and control systems, offering alternative solutions to enhance automation network design and philosophies.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams during design reviews and process hazard analysis.
  • Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Electrical/Automation/I&E Technical Degree highly preferred.
  • Must have three () or more years of Oil & Gas Automation Commissioning experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communications required as to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
  • Comply with all company specific applications with ability to follow all Company policy and procedures.
  • Must be regarded as a team player as well as a goal-oriented individual who functions with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Must be able to work hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, and eight hours on Friday's.
  • Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including: valid drivers license with clean driving record; pass all background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty requirements.
  • Technical Requirements:

  • Intermediate knowledge of well Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) designs, programming, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with analog and discrete instrumentation, as well as various serial and Ethernet communication protocols.
  • Basic understanding of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
  • Proficiency in maintaining PLC programs using function block, ladder logic, and structured text.
  • Experience with local HMI operator interfaces