I&E Technician

Overview:

The position of I&E Technician is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems.

Responsibilities:

- Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all field instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment.

- Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action.

- Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution as necessary.

- Coordinate and conduct well maintenance activities on wells and batteries for New Installs/Upgrades, recurring problems where root cause cannot be identified by Well Tech.

- Coordinate and conduct maintenance activities on end devices to include pre-programming of transmitters w/ hart communicator and ensure data accuracy on all fluid and gas measurement meters.

- Conduct in depth failure analysis on repeat equipment failures.

- Implement design for wells within guidelines of automation standards.

- Respond and provide automation support during all outages.

- Work off of assigned schedule and maintain zero out of compliance work orders.

- Provide analytical support on problem wells.

- Provide input on new technologies.

- Assist other technicians during storm outages to bring wells back online.

- Working knowledge of SPOC.

- Able to perform general PM work: testing end devices, temperature shutdowns, pressure switches, level shutdowns.

- Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.

- Knowledge of RTUs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.

- Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings.

- Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.

Qualifications:

- 0 - 1 year Instrumentation and Electrical experience preferred.

- Working knowledge of oil and gas production operations preferred, but will train acceptable candidate.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision.

- Electronically qualified per OSHA, 1910.269 up to 600V.

- Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

- Candidate must within a 45 mile radius of the job site.

- Willing to work offshore as needed.

- At least high school grad or GED. I&E technical degree and training preferred.

- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Competencies:

- Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite, proprietary software, etc).

- Strong initiative and self-starter.

- Ability to perform under pressure.

- Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills.

- Ability to keep neat and accurate records.

- Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization.

- Ability to implement cost effective solutions.

- Ability to work with a team and communicate with other functions.

- Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems.

- Excellent knowledge of automation host systems.

- Expert in using test equipment pertaining to job, including oscilloscope, function generators, radio service monitor, etc.

- Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance.

- Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions.

- Able to calibrate and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.

- Competent level of understanding of automation and electrical design principles.

- Understanding of PSSRs and MOCs.

- Extensive expertise in EOR safe work systems.

- Extensive expertise of Electrical / Automation construction codes and practices.

- Extensive knowledge of material specifications and application.

- Understanding of regulatory guidelines.

- Be knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programing simulation and testing.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Good working knowledge of SAP.

- Understanding of Importance of environmental and Safe Work Practices.