Operations Specialist - I/E Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install instrumentation devices, calibrate/scale input/output devices for accuracy.
• Support field operations with preventive maintenance and inspection of instrumentation and low voltage electrical components.
• Track workload and document troubleshooting and corrective actions taken to resolve issues.
• Install/span digital valve and electric/pneumatic actuator controls, with no supervision.
• Assist with device configuration, signal validation, and point-to-point checkout to ensure seamless communication between field devices and control systems.
• Perform basic diagnostics on automation equipment and ensure installations meet operational and safety standards.
• Maintain and install communication and radio devices, verify/test/troubleshoot successful data transmission.
• Support field operations with preventive maintenance and monitoring of field network devices.
• Identify communication optimization opportunities, share techniques with peers to improve team troubleshooting/break-fix capabilities.
• Use computer/software applications: basic level of skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of discipline-specific programs as required by specific specialty: Reservoir (Aries, HIS); Drilling (Well View, AFE Navigator); Completions (Well View); Facilities (Oceaneering ACET, eMaintCMMS); SCADA.
• Technical skills to adapt to other related applications (AVM, SAP, Spotfire).

Requirements

• Intermediate communications understanding/troubleshooting – TCP/IP and RTU RS485 Modbus Network Connectivity, modem configurations, radio configurations, Network settings and IP, gateway, subnet mask understanding, RTU Slave and Master configurations with limited supervision (Cambium, Ubiquiti, Tropos).
• Entry-level automation understanding to correlate end device configuration and graphical interfaces and control narrative cause and effect logic/functions.
• Can consistently identify “What a device is, how it is being used, and why it is important to the Facility Process”.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of work experience required. Oil and gas industry experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Work in various weather conditions and environments.
• Move, transport, and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manipulate valves, gauges, and other control mechanisms.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel between well sites.
• Ability to climb up to 30 feet in height and function without fear.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities, and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.