Automation Operator

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The Automation Operator is responsible for executing routine oilfield automation tasks with direct supervision, collaborating cross-functionally to implement and maintain automation equipment, ensuring adherence to specifications and industry standards. The role develops basic skills/awareness to understand production operations and strategies, contributes to project scope development, supports contractor oversight, and maintains automation equipment, emphasizing safety and efficiency. The role possesses the authority to halt work in unsafe conditions, fostering a secure working environment. The role involves troubleshooting and resolving routine automation issues, promoting seamless technology integration in the oilfield. The role also plays a vital part in recognizing, analyzing, and addressing automation challenges in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

- Performs routine oilfield automation tasks under direct supervision, troubleshooting and providing assistance in the optimization of oilfield automation and communication systems.

- Collaborates with field personnel, the automation department, and engineering staff to implement and maintain automation equipment in the field.

- Assists in determining requirements, specifications, and recommendations for communication and automation equipment, contributing to efficient system operations.

- Assists in configuring Programmable Logic Controllers and Remote Terminal Units, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to industry standards.

- Provides operational and maintenance support to field personnel for automation equipment, fostering a collaborative approach to enhance overall efficiency.

- Contributes to the development of project scope, assessing automation and communication projects for internal evaluation and bidding processes.

- Supports the oversight of automation and communication contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and project requirements.

- Assists in the implementation and maintenance of automation equipment, contributing to a seamless integration of technologies in the oilfield environment.

- Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves routine automation problems, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.

- Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel. Education:

- High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) is required.

Experience:

- 0-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Oilfield Automation, Instrumentation, Production Operations, Process Control Device Integration or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Certifications:

- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) (preferred)

- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) (preferred)

Competencies:

- Oral & Written Communication

- Results Oriented

- Active Learning

- Digital Literacy

- Business Acumen

Skills:

- DCS Systems (ABB 800xA)

- PLC Programming (Allen Bradley)

- Server Maintenance

- Measurement Analysis

- Modbus TCP/IP

- Alarm Management

- Flow Measurement

- Process Optimization

- Troubleshooting

- Regulatory Compliance

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.