Diamondback Energy

Automation Engineer Sr

Midland, TX

full_time

About This Job

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As an Automation Engineer, you will lead and execute detailed automation engineering activities for facilities construction projects in upstream operations.

Job Duties And Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

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Responsible for defining and developing alignment around a company automation philosophy.

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Provide expert PLC setup and programming support for new projects.

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Participate in and lead automation and instrumentation reviews as they pertain to PHAs.

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Prepare technical bids and/or proposal evaluations and recommendations.

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Prepare budgetary and AFE quality cost estimates in addition to technical scopes of work.

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Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of electrical systems including motor/plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems.

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Supervise field work and projects in terms of coordinating activities, maintaining project scope, monitoring the budget, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of simultaneous tasks.

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Ensures that the standards and design templates are updated and configured for all new projects on the schedule.

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Investigate and resolve problems associated with new or existing facilities and their engineering design.

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Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, and recommendations.

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Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to other automation team members

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor of Science in Automation, Electrical Engineering (or) related discipline from an accredited college or university.

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Minimum of 2 years of automation experience in the Oil and Gas industry.

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Advanced Allen-Bradley automation controller knowledge.

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Intermediate Red Lion HMI device knowledge.

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Experience working with and configuring RTU and EFM software packages and systems.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Basic understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance concepts and applications as it applies to electrical equipment.

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Experience with power system design and troubleshooting of electric motors and related equipment including motor starters, motor protection relay, and variable frequency drives.

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Knowledge of applicable codes, government regulations, standards, pertaining to electrical systems such as NFPA, NEC, and API.

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Be self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with a wide range of technical, analytical, and managerial personnel.

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Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience in electrical modeling programs (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short circuit calculation, coordination studies, arc flash calculation, and troubleshooting is required.

Relocation:

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Work Authorization

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.

Automation Engineer Sr

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