Deepwater Automation Technician

Danos-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time
Houma, LA
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The Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, advanced programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation facility equipment. This role aims to enhance oilfield system operation and uptime while reducing total operating costs. The technician will coordinate maintenance activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with automation standards.

  • Coordinate Maintenance activities at a local level.
  • Represent the Automation team in facility maintenance-related correspondence.
  • Understand the facilities process, equipment, and design that best support the Asset team.
  • Maintain maintenance schedule, implementation, and compliance to design.
  • Assist in tracking and reporting Maintenance costs.
  • Provide accurate quotes for automation and maintenance projects.
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete for all automation projects and stored in a central location.
  • Assist in the implementation of design for facilities within guidelines of automation standards.
  • Communicate all Maintenance activities with Asset Teams.
  • Mentor and Train Automation Well Specialists on facility process flow and PLC, HMI, and end device troubleshooting.
  • Respond and provide automation support during all outages.
  • Work off of the assigned schedule and maintain no out-of-compliance work orders.
  • Perform Facility communication and PLC troubleshooting support.
  • Provide analytical support on facility problems.
  • Provide input on new technologies.
  • Ensure facilities are maintained in an orderly manner to include proper management of PLC programs, PLC panel wiring, and cleanliness of automation equipment.
  • 3-5 years Oil and Gas Programmable Automation experience, using Allen Bradley automation software.
  • 3-5 years Oil and Gas Instrumentation and Electrical field/land experience.
  • Some offshore experience on a production platform preferred.
  • Must be knowledgeable with programming simulation, installation, troubleshooting and testing with all applicable production equipment/systems.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; 2-year technical degree highly preferred.
  • Ability to work a 14x14 offshore rotation schedule.
  • Competent knowledge of oil and gas automation systems and gas process facilities.
  • Advanced level Oil & Gas Automation and Electrical design principles in a Production Operations environment.
  • Advanced instrumentation & Electrical / Automation codes and practices knowledge and experience.
  • I&E Electrical codes and practices, material specifications and applications experience a huge plus; Understanding of regulatory guidelines.
  • Strong Leadership and Mentoring skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure.
  • Ability to work with a team and communicate with other functions.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programming simulation, and testing.
  • Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills.
  • Strong written, oral, and project management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of RTUs.
  • Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.
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