Automation Technician

bp•George West, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, adaptable individual with a growth mindset who enjoys a dynamic, hands on, field-based work environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for working to maintain and troubleshoot current automation and communication infrastructure including: RTUs, PLCs, gas and liquid metering, transducers, transmitters, well site radios, and SCADA systems. The technician will take a systematic approach to maintenance and will work to track and eliminate repeat failures. The technician will work with central teams to upgrade existing systems to improve reliability and to enhance capabilities. Working with the IT and Application teams, they will need to plan, design, obtain approval for, and implement new types of RTUs, data collection tools, control software, etc. Experience with consumer grade electronics and industrial grade devices is needed. The technician will cross-train other members of the team to operate and maintain existing and upgraded systems.

Requirements

Automation / Telecommunication / Telecommunication experience.
Experience with instrumentation, Radio communications, and a wide range of RTU types
A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Proven ability to work within a distributed team
Experience of working with a distributed field network and corporate WAN connections
Ability to lead problem solving
Proven ability to consult and coordinate on company wide solutions to local problems
Experience of working with cloud-based SCADA hosts and historians
Experience in automating routine tasks by software automation and programming
Experience of participating in R&D trials with sensors, smart technologies and IOT.
Understanding of, and ability to troubleshoot, end to end data flows and technologies used in data transport
Proven ability to investigate root causes of problems and implementations of solutions to prevent future occurrence
Knowledge of Remote Transmitting Unit (RTU) types, programming, and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Radio types (serial and Ethernet), programming and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Solar charging systems and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Batteries and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Analog Input/Analog Output and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Digital Input/Digital Output and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Multi-Variable Transmitter types and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Control valves and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Computer skills and programs
Knowledge of Antenna, coax, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Wiring systems and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Transmitters and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Calibration of transmitters
Knowledge of Communications equipment repair and troubleshooting
Knowledge of PLC types, programming, and troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas or equivalent industry experience
Vocational electrical education or electrical engineering degree
Computer skills and programs related to SCADA
Working knowledge of the operations of a complete wellsite

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day management of operational priorities to maintain integrity of the facility
Coordinates the planning and implementation of corrective maintenance work
Ensures maintenance and provides troubleshooting and testing of equipment as needed
Monitors equipment and systems to ensure that the required performance is maintained
Monitors and records all key operational parameters
Maintains awareness of performance standards and their relevance to process operations, maintenance, and performance requirements.
Reports activities that could impact the safe operation of processes and/or systems, including potential process safety and operational optimization issues.
Complies with BP's Code of Conduct and models BP's Values & Behaviors.
Effectively follow all qualified unit and company rules, guidelines, and health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) practices and procedures.
Health, Safety, Security & Environmental oversight to ensure a safe and environmentally sound operation.
Daily operations including well, equipment, and facility troubleshooting
Management of contractor work
Comfortable administratively working in SCADA systems
Utilize and ensure compliance of all essential operating procedures and practices for the automation & measurement discipline.
Complete required BP training.
Seek knowledge and encourage new techniques and/or Automation & Measurement equipment.

Benefits

Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible working schedule
Paid time off policy
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Generous 401(k) matching program
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

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