Director of Automation & OT

Kinetik•Midland, TX

44d

About The Position

The Director of Automation and OT will lead the Automation and OT technicians and engineers in support of the design, operation, material/component selection, construction, activation, and maintenance of control systems, SCADA, and control network. Develop, plan, and implement operations technology systems, including network infrastructure, controls and automation systems, and integration of existing and new technologies. Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for OT systems, including network implementation, PLC's and field devices, and IT systems. Responsible to maintain System change management process staying within cyber security policies and practices. Responsible for writing documentation (examples: control narratives, SOP's, policies) as needed to support job functions. Maints standards for SCADA system and ensure application to Capital Upgrade projects. Manage internal and external resources to deliver the highest quality, first class service to operations and other customers. Train team members and operators on operation of equipment Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to effectively resolve issues and deliver sustainable solutions while enhancing resource capability. Provide project management leadership including requirements gathering, project development, vendor management, proposal development and review, effective planning, and execution, on time, in scope and budget. Investigates, evaluates and recommends hardware, software, or service required to repair, replace, enhance, update or improve the Control System network and SCADA environment. Responsible for the selection, installation, maintenance, operation and standardization process automation hardware and software (ROC, Allen Bradley PLC(s), etc…). Oversees the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties involving the OT Network and Automation/Control Sy Facilitate and support the numerous process and control systems utilized across the organization, collaborating with Measurement, Engineering, IT, Operations and Corporate management and vendor resources. Must work closely with Operations and maintenance personnel on a daily basis and coordinate automation/OT resourcing to respond to their urgent systems needs. Schedule routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and major equipment repairs utilizing Maintenance Work Process or alternative workforce planning tools. Works with communication vendors and internal support personnel to quickly resolve data communication problems during outages. Responsible for building the SCADA data bases to acquire data from remote PLC sites and work with both internal and 3rd-party DOT Control Center personnel to design and implement graphic displays to support cryogenic processing plant, compressor station, and pipeline operation. Update software and software configurations as needed to maintain system integrity. Perform audits of control data when necessary All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience managing and supporting controls, automation, and systems integration in the oil & gas industry.
6+ years of experience managing and supporting manufacturing process controls systems, networks, and infrastructure. Strong troubleshooting skills with controls systems and programming.
7+ years of experience managing manufacturing process control applications, supporting software and databases, support, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
5+ years of experience developing and managing project plans, departmental and project budgets, and requests for capital.
Significant experience in PLC and HMI programming, including Function Blocks and Ladder Logic.
Experience with controls power distribution layouts, panel layouts, hardware specification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Nice To Haves

Focused experience with Allen Bradley PLC suite

Responsibilities

Lead Automation and OT technicians and engineers.
Develop, plan, and implement operations technology systems.
Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for OT systems.
Maintain System change management process within cyber security policies and practices.
Write documentation as needed to support job functions.
Maintain standards for SCADA system and ensure application to Capital Upgrade projects.
Manage internal and external resources to deliver high-quality service.
Train team members and operators on equipment operation.
Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Provide project management leadership.
Investigate, evaluate, and recommend hardware, software, or service for the Control System network and SCADA environment.
Responsible for the selection, installation, maintenance, operation, and standardization process automation hardware and software.
Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities involving the OT Network and Automation/Control Systems.
Facilitate and support process and control systems across the organization.
Work closely with Operations and maintenance personnel to coordinate automation/OT resourcing.
Schedule routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and major equipment repairs.
Work with communication vendors and internal support personnel to resolve data communication problems.
Responsible for building SCADA databases and designing graphic displays.
Update software and software configurations to maintain system integrity.
Perform audits of control data when necessary.
All other duties as assigned.