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Automation Specialist
at Occidental Petroleum
Platteville, CO
Posted: 3-17-2025
Engineering
$86,320/year
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About this Career
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Skills
Carbon Management, Fiber Optics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Management, Communication, Automation, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Process Control, Structured Text, Microsoft Word, Manlifts, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes, Ladder Logic, Interpersonal Communications, Electrical Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Oil and Gas, Control Networks, Network Switches, ControlNet, Communications Protocols, SAP Applications, Operations, Function Blocks, Microsoft Office, Technical Standard, Remote Terminal Unit, Wiring Diagram, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Business Process Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers Programming, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Equipment
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
This position will assume the responsibility of maintaining and repairing a wide array of automation and electrical equipment associated with upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations. Provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations. Serve as technical resource for facility controls systems and field instrumentation including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments. Ensure maintenance activities are executed in compliance with relevant industry and corporate Process Control standards. Follow PLC programming practices, standards, and MOC procedures. Identify problem areas with instrumentation and control systems to determine strategic improvement opportunities. Leverage CMMS, such as SAP, to facilitate the processes of maintenance operations.Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED 3+ years of Oil Field experience. Intermediate knowledge of well RTU designs, programming and troubleshooting. Intermediate knowledge of analog and discrete instrumentation, and various serial and ethernet communications protocols. Intermediate knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.). Basic knowledge of maintaining PLC programs in function block, ladder logic, and structured text. Basic knowledge of maintaining local HMI operator interfaces. Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and participate in an on-call rotation. Schedules may vary depending on location. Ability and willingness to travel to unassigned job areas on an as-needed basis. Ability and willingness to work under air (fit test) and work from aerial manlift platform. Works safely around instrumentation and electrical systems. Capable of working responsibly with limited supervision. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Windows Operating Systems.Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Automation with GPA of 3.0 or higher (or foreign equivalent). 2-year Instrumentation or Automation technology degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (or foreign equivalent), or equivalent technical working experience with a good track record of safety. 5+ years of Oil Field experience. 1+ years of upstream oil and gas automation experience. Experience with Allen-Bradley & Rosemount. Able to read and understand Cause & Effects, P&ID's, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc. Basic ability to troubleshoot control networks for well sites, well pads, tank battery, saltwater disposal and compressor stations. (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications) Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, technical, and field personnel. Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals. Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results The salary range for this position is:$ 35 - $ 48 Hourly- Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.
We will never:
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$72,800/yr
$99,840/yr