ConocoPhillips
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AutomationTechnician
“Automation Technician at ConocoPhillips. Skills: automation, instrumentation, SCADA systems, PLC troubleshooting, electrical systems. Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements.. Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.”
What You'll Achieve.
support safe, reliable field operations; resolve issues; support new installations; reduce repeat failures; support operational uptime; support safety performance; support environmental protection; improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
Industry & Context.
resolve issues; troubleshoot issues independently; Makes Decisions; Generates effective solutions based on available information
Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements., Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment., Safety Sensitive position., includes regular travel to wellsites and facilities, with up to 10% travel annually., Work requires climbing ladders and stairs up to 50 feet to access equipment., Work requires lifting, carrying, and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds., Daily work includes walking, standing, stooping, sitting, climbing, and carrying materials on even and uneven terrain., Work is performed outdoors in harsh weather conditions and frequently involves working independently for extended periods., Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in accordance with site and task requirements., The position is a Monday-Friday schedule and requires rotating on-call responsibilities, emergency response, and flexibility to work unscheduled overtime.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Legally authorized to work in the United States., Current/valid driver's license., 3 or more years of experience in automation and controls OR electrical systems, including instrumentation, SCADA support, or related field operations., Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation, communication, and instrumentation equipment OR electrical systems and components., Must reside or be willing to relocate to an area that will allow for a daily commute to our field locations: Loving, Carlsbad, Hobbs or Artesia, New Mexico, Able to perform the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position, as described in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice to Have
Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or equivalent., 5 or more years of experience in the automation field., Experience with PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB, IDEC, SCADAPack, or similar systems., Experience with field communications equipment such as cellular modems, radios, and network switches., Knowledge of electrical systems, National Electrical Code, and safe work practices., Ability to read and apply control narratives, cause-and-effect documentation, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) concepts, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)., troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
What You'll Do.
Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
and company safety requirements.
Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.
and troubleshoot field automation
and related electrical equipment.
and control system issues and restore safe
reliable operation in a timely manner.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities and complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation
and programming updates.
Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities
including loop checks
and SCADA verification.
and close maintenance work orders and notifications using the maintenance management system.
Maintain accurate technical documentation
including maintenance records
and project documentation.
Identify recurring issues
and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
Support Management of Change (MOC) requests for equipment
Collaborate with operations
and peers to improve reliability
and cost effectiveness.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors; Collaborate with operations, engineering, and peers
Communication Scope
communicate findings; communicate technical findings clearly
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