I&E Technician

The Product I&E Technician role will entail, building a plan of maintenance and repair, and training of operations staff on SCADA system.  Ideal candidate would be able to work independently to maintain, troubleshoot, and problem solve for current RTUs, PLCs, gas and liquid measurement, transducers, transmitters, and SCADA system.

Responsibilities:

• Understand safety systems, including emergency lighting, back up battery systems and uninterrupted power supplies.
• Some experience in AC Voltage
• Understand standalone solar packages (Competent in DC Power)
• Run Seal Tight and Direct Burial Cable in Oil and Gas Facilities
• Terminating and labeling end devices and all PLC panels.
• Troubleshoot all low voltage electrical.
• Terminate Low Voltage Wiring Neatly in PLC Cabinets
• Set up, calibrate, and install and trouble shoot end devices, Including:
• Guided wave radars, ABB Total Flow System, Electronic Level switches, Turbine Meters, and Pressure gauges
• Must be able to perform false signal suppression, Parameter change and understand circumstances for parameter changes.
• Understanding of PLC cabinet Devices such as MOXA Serial to Ethernet Converters, HART to Ethernet Converters, Dual Tier Terminal Blocks, Fuses
• Must be able to read PID’s and Wiring Diagrams
• Troubleshoot, fix, and improve electrical controls and PLC panels.
• Firm understanding of electrical Relays (12VDC and 24VDC)
• Understanding of wiring battery banks in 12V or 24V fashion
• Have a firm understanding of Pneumatic Controls
• High/Low Pilots, Kimray Pilots, Murphy Switch gauges, Solenoids etc.
• Test and assemble Safety system components.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Siemens PLC
• Witness and Calibrate TotalFlow gas meters.
• Interface with SCADA Providers

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• 5 years in instrument control, automation, electrical maintenance in oil and gas industry
• Able to navigate computer, excel, word, measurement software and PLC.
• Some experience with AC Voltage (License Electrician not required)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision, have good judgement and decision-making skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50# above the waist.
• Must be about to ascend/descend firewall crossovers and tank battery stairways.
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder.
• Must be able to work in the extreme elements of South Texas.