ConocoPhillips

Automation Lead - Contract

LocationWatford City, ND
Job TypeContract

About This Job


Highlights

Job Number 4348
Location Watford City, ND
Date Posted Apr 2, 2025
Start Date Immediately to Jan 31, 2026
Number of Positions 1
Remote Position Type On-Site Work Only


Skills

Instrumentation, Electrical, & Controls
Electrical Drawlings
P&ID's
I&E Automation
ELECTRICAL & CONTROLS


Description

World's largest independent upstream oil and gas business
SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibilitiy Innovation Teamwork
Operations in 13 Countries

ConocoPhillips is hiring for a Automation Lead contract role, based in Watford City, ND. The Field Project Lead you will be supporting operations, base, and capital projects. The I&E Automation Lead will also need to cover a wide range of control systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and tuning of our PLCs and PID loops. Instrumentation, Electrical, &Control services are a critical piece of the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Bakken Asset. This role will also require in depth collaboration to direct maintenance of our programs alongside our engineering team in support of asset goals such as, but not limited to, operability, security risk reduction,and revision control of programs. This position will be a leader for the team in safety and technical know-how for I&E troubleshooting.


Responsibilities Include

Comply with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations, and safety policies and procedures
Performing all duties of this position with a focus on safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance
Provide support to engineering for development of new programs and control schemes
Serve as a leader in I&E team for safety and technical knowledge
Serve as leader for Defect Elimination in the I&E space in conjunction with engineering
Drive collaboration between multiple different teams, including Ops, Capital Projects,Engineering, and Maintenance
Coordinate with engineering and specialists to plan and execute program changes/upgrades
Tune and Troubleshoot PID loops to help optimize field instrumentation
Review failures and pull data for analysis to improve automation and operability
Identify control improvements and implement through MOC process
Maintaining technical and administrative records, including prints and project reports
Pursuit of cost reduction opportunities
Be on call, responding to emergencies and maintain emergency response preparedness
Completing and maintaining required safety/regulatory training (CBT)


Required And Preferred Skills And Experience

5+ years of experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, & Controls
3+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
Advanced knowledge reading and understanding electrical drawings (i.e., P&ID’s, C&E’s)
Advanced knowledge of process equipment, troubleshooting and production operations
Intermediate knowledge in low and medium voltage circuits
Basic knowledge of IIOT process and equipment
Basic knowledge in Scada packs, Allen Bradley, ROC and Cygnet
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) perform/comply with the following:
Climb various ladders and stairs ranging up to 50 feet in height to perform maintenance on equipment.
Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
Walk, stand, stoop, sit climb and carry material on an as needed basis on even and uneven ground
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Work alone a high percentage of the time
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Be on call


Preferred

Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E), other related technical field or foreign equivalent
7+ years of experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, & Controls
5+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
Intermediate level of knowledge of National Electric Code
Basic level of knowledge of the ICS
Advanced level of knowledge in Scada packs, Allen Bradley, ROC, Cygnet, and Ignition
Basic proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint,Teams and Word
Ability to understand PLC programming
Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines and adapt to changing business needs.
Excellent communications and collaboration skills

ConocoPhillips contract opportunities are for project-based or other short-term engagements that require specialized skills. Successful candidates for contract opportunities will not be considered employees of ConocoPhillips or any of its subsidiaries nor will candidates be eligible for employment benefits. Candidates looking for regular full-time employment opportunities should begin their search here: https://careers.conocophillips.com/

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