Automation Integrator II

Overview:

The Automation Integrator executes Automation Engineering deliverables by programming and/or installing PLC programs and validating compliance to engineering design. Supports Automation Engineering with design and control systems improvements. Works with Automation Construction and Commissioning Project Managers to commission facilities. Responsible for PLC Programming development and HMI/LOI programming and design work. Assist with oversite of automation electrical design. Troubleshooting/Testing/Debugging of programs and redlining of engineering documentation as applicable for Engineering As-Builts. Manages timely deliverables on projects.

Responsibilities:

- All aspects of facility commissioning with a focus on automation control systems

- Responsible for maintaining project schedules to meet timelines

- Engaged participation in project meetings and design reviews

- Responsible for maintaining status reports

- Advanced understanding of facilities equipment, process flow and automation control systems and designs. Savvy with Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Software applications, data management, and network security with ability to apply knowledge and experience to offer solutions.

- Develop and validate the function of automation programs ensuring compliance to automation engineering documentation

- Use of all forms of software such as PLC Software (Examples) RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, DirectSoft5, ROCLINK 800/DS800; programs for HMIs, Red Lion Crimson, Factory Talk View, and PanelView; program RTUs and support troubleshooting.

- Complete redlines and relevant documentation to automation engineering (C&Es, P&IDs,1-lines, etc.) to support current AS-BUILT post commissioning.

- Follow company Management of Change (MOC) process

- Support operations and automation specialists with training on automation control system functions

- Support training of aspiring automation integrators on organizational processes, programming automation control systems, equipment, and documentation.

- Support low VAC devices – including but not limited to transformers, breaker boxes, electrical switches, heaters, motors and analyzers

- Provide troubleshooting and basic repair to 120v AC power supply to automation systems and devices.

- Support troubleshooting of 480v and less AC power availability and notify electrical team of findings needing service/repair.

- Support automation end devices (switches, transmitters, etc.) - calibrate, troubleshoot, install, and use Hart communicator and multi meters

- Identify and troubleshoot Ethernet, serial, satellite and wireless field communications

- Responsible for ensuring alarms are within the guidelines of Oxy standards, accurately represent the process, function as intended and follow appropriate change control protocols

- Communicate project activities with Asset Teams

- Assist in evaluation of new technologies providing pro and con analogies

- Support customers (operations) as liaison with Automation Engineering to assist in design of projects and a desired operating philosophy

- Ability and willingness to travel to support unassigned job areas on an as-needed basis.

- Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and participate in an on-call rotation when needed

- Advanced teamwork and collaboration abilities with internal and external business units exemplifying a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the public.

Qualifications:

- 7+ yrs. of Automation Integrator/ Programming experience required. - 3+ yrs. of Oil Field Process Facilities experience required.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; 4-year technical degree or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Control Systems related field preferred.

- Advanced Knowledge & technical skills working with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, POCs (Allan Bradley, Totalflow, ROCs, Coriolis, etc.) and automation end devices.

- Intermediate knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.)

- Advanced understanding of PSSRs (Pre-Startup Safety Review) and MOCs (Management of Change)

- Advanced understanding of automation systems and how they connect through networks

- Advanced understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting

- Proficient knowledge of analog and discrete instrumentation, and various serial and ethernet communications

- Extensive expertise in safe work systems.

- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, hair follicle, MVR, agility and fit for duty.