Overview:
Company Profile:
Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing, conventional and unconventional, natural gas & oil wells, midstream pipelines, and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. DGOC’s parent company is Diversified Energy Company PLC.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
The Measurement and Controls Manager will work as a part of the Measurement and Controls Team and larger IT field support group. This position will interface daily with other teams from the IT department including the SCADA and Internal Measurement teams as well as Field Operations and Engineering support teams. The qualified individual will lead a team of Measurement and Control Foreman and Measurement and Control Technicians across a geographical region along with providing field level technical support in the design, installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all oil and gas facility process equipment.
This position will also participate in developing / deploying standards, assist with the acquisition and divestiture of assets, manage employees, and manage, track, and plan budgets for the area of operation.
Qualifications:
Basic Job Requirements:
•High school diploma or equivalent is required.
•Associates or technical degree in instrumentation, automation, or process controls is preferred (will consider equivalent experience).
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Experience with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and other computer proficiency required.
•Ability to communicate effectively with company management, engineering, and operations staff.
•Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedules, and focus attention on details.
•Able to multi-task and prioritize work to achieve critical timelines.
•Ability to work safely in challenging environments, including, and not limited to high temperature, noise, dust, and other industrial / oilfield locations.
•Physical requirements include but may not be limited to: Walk up and down stairs/ladders, negotiate uneven surfaces, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
•Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and insurer.
•Available for emergency and on-call support.
Job Qualifications:
•10+ years of various oil and gas measurement and instrumentation experience.
•5+ years of experience in leadership roles.
•Strong communication and project management skills.
•Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping & instrument drawings (P&IDs), flow charts, and cause and effect diagrams for measurement stations, complex facilities, and control systems.
•Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, multiple types of instruments, communication protocols (ex. Hart, Modbus, Ethernet IP, etc.), configuration software packages, and test devices.
•Advanced knowledge of wired and wireless networks including radios, cellular modems, switches, routers, and other network gear (ex. Sierra Wireless, Freewave, MDS, Fortinet, etc.).
•Advanced ability to develop and create advanced RTU and/or PLC programs with little or no supervision or guidance (ex. Fisher ROC / Floboss, ABB, Bristol Control Wave, Modicon, Allen Bradley etc.).
•Advanced ability to develop and create local HMI programs with little or no supervision or guidance (ex. Beijer, Red Lion, Pro Face, Panel View etc.).
•Advanced knowledge of both gas and liquid measurement along with different measurement technologies (ex. Orifice, ultrasonic, Coriolis, turbine, etc.).
•Advanced knowledge of relevant AGA, API, and GPA standards.
•Ability to diagnose, analyze, and troubleshoot complex measurement problems and system balancing issues.
•Knowledge and experience troubleshooting and repairing multiple types of artificial lift equipment (ex. Plunger, POC, ESP).
•Ability to troubleshoot and work on electrical equipment from 12 VDC – 600 VAC.
•Knowledge and experience developing and working in SCADA platforms (Cygnet preferred).