Automation System Integrator

About the role

The Automation System Integrator position is within Oxy's US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management Business Unit based in Casper, Wyoming. This role involves executing Automation Engineering deliverables, supporting design and control systems improvements, and managing timely project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate facility commissioning with a focus on automation control systems
• Maintain project schedules to meet timelines
• Engage in project meetings and design reviews
• Develop and validate automation programs ensuring compliance to engineering documentation
• Complete redlines and relevant documentation to support current AS-Built post-commissioning
• Follow company Management of Change (MOC) process
• Support operations and automation specialists with training on automation control system functions
• Aid in evaluating new technologies providing pro and con analogies
• Assist customers (operations) as liaison with Automation Engineering to assist in design of projects and a desired operating philosophy
• Participate in Oxy Process Improvement Teams
• Support low voltage devices including transformers, breaker boxes, electrical switches, heaters, motors, and analyzers
• Provide troubleshooting and basic repair to 120V AC power supply to automation systems and devices
• Support troubleshooting of 480V and less of AC power availability and notify electrical team of findings needing service/repair
• Support automation end devices (switches, transmitters, etc.) - calibrate, troubleshoot, install, and use Hart communicator and multi meters
• Identify and troubleshoot Ethernet, serial, satellite and wireless field communications
• Ensure alarms are within Oxy standards, accurately represent the process, function as intended, and follow appropriate change control protocols
• Communicate project activities with Asset Teams
• Assist in evaluation of new technologies providing pro and con analogies
• Support customers (operations) as liaison with Automation Engineering to assist in design of projects and a desired operating philosophy
• Participate in Oxy Process Improvement Teams
• Active participation in Oxy Process Improvement Teams
• Ability and willingness to travel to support unassigned job areas on an as-needed basis
• Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation when needed

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent working experience
• 1+ years Automation Specialist/Tech experience
• 7+ years Automation Integrator/Programming experience
• 3+ years of Oil Field Process Facilities experience
• Advanced level of understanding of automation and electrical design principles
• Advanced Knowledge & technical skills working with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, POCs (Allan Bradley, Totalflow, ROCs, Coriolis, etc.) and automation end devices
• Intermediate knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of PSSRs (Pre-Startup Safety Review) and MOCs (Management of Change)
• Advanced understanding of automation systems and how they connect through networks
• Advanced understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting
• Experienced in tagging conventions, programming simulation and testing
• Extensive expertise in safe work systems
• Expertise in Electrical / Automation construction codes and practices
• Extensive knowledge of automation equipment specifications and application
• Advanced Time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines
• Ability to work and perform under pressure
• Understanding of gas engineering principles and gas measurement standards
• Proficiencies in Leadership, Mentoring and Training
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Windows Operating Systems