I & E Technician

About the position

Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma. Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation, control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes such as the compression, dehydration, measurement, transmission and storage of natural gas.
• Performs maintenance which includes routine calibration, and functional testing of process instruments and devices, documentation of calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the remote monitoring system.
• Verifies data communication systems that provide real time process and alarm information to operators and administrators.
• Utilizes equipment such as a laptop computer, multi-meter, instrument/device communicator, device software, documenting process calibrator for troubleshooting.
• Develops and maintains interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities.
• Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, supports, and/or assists contractors and employees in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance standards are met.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• Associates Degree in technical field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years oil and gas experience preferred, with previous I & E, SCADA or process control systems experience required.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles.
• Knowledge of Measurement devices (Press, Flow, Temperature, Moisture, Vibration, Speed, Density, Level) and ability to calibrate the same.
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of Ethernet Communications Equipment.
• Knowledge of Valves and Positioners.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Control Systems and Devices.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Bureau of Standards Transmitter calibration and tolerance standards.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of flow controllers (Emerson Controllers, ROC 800, Flowboss 107).
• Knowledge of cloud-based software programs and the ability to interpret control system software for the purpose of diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Ability to use computers, iPhones, iPads and office equipment.
• Ability to pass electrical, electronic and pneumatic equipment, and digital equipment troubleshooting tests.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings and component diagrams.
• Ability to define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to complete projects assigned with necessary follow up within deadlines.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
• Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.