26-660.B - WOA Maintenance Technician (PAC Tech)

Hilcorp Energy Company; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company is seeking an Automation Technician focused on hardware to maintain and enhance industrial control system components including PLCs, DCS, servers, and PCs for Prudhoe Bay facilities.

The role requires experience with instrumentation, electronics, and computational systems, and is represented under the USW Local 4959 collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience with instrument and automation controls in an industrial facility.
• Two years minimum experience working with PLCs.
• Ability to work a 12 hour per day, 14/14 day rotational assignment on the North Slope of Alaska.
• Working knowledge of GE Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Modicon or similar PLC’s.
• Practical networking experience, primarily Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Familiar with control system HMI’s such as Aveva System Platform and Honeywell Experion.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all company practices.
• Provide hardware and software support on several manufacturers of PLC’s, DCS, SCADA, and PC’s.
• Maintenance of existing systems.
• Participate in upgrades to existing equipment.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Participate in installation of new systems.
• Interface with Automation Engineering on maintenance and support issues.
• Develop knowledge of the operation and process of each supported facility and its associated instrumentation.
• Work and share knowledge with team members to complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Instrumentation

Automation controls

PLC knowledge

Networking (Ethernet TCP/IP)

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

GE Fanuc PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Aveva System Platform

Honeywell Experion

Job description

Automation Technician with a focus on hardware. Maintain and enhance industrial control system components such as programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, servers and PCs, ensuring reliable and efficient production of Prudhoe Bay facilities. Candidate should be experienced with instrumentation, electronics, and computational systems. ***This is a represented position under the collective bargaining agreement with the USW Local 4959.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all company practices
• Provide hardware and software support on several manufacturers of PLC’s, DCS, SCADA, and PC’s
• Maintenance of existing systems.
• Participate in upgrades to existing equipment.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Participate in installation of new systems.
• Interface with Automation Engineering on maintenance and support issues.
• Develop knowledge of the operation and process of each supported facility and its associated instrumentation.
• Work and share knowledge with team members to complete assigned tasks.

Essential Job Responsibilities Continued

• Adheres to the company’s values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years minimum experience with instrument and automation controls in an industrial facility.
• Two (2) years minimum experience working with PLCs.
• Ability to work a 12 hour per day, 14/14 day rotational assignment on the North Slope of Alaska.
• Working knowledge of GE Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Modicon or similar PLC’s.
• Working knowledge of automation hardware and process I/O (digital and analog).
• Practical networking experience, primarily Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and TCP/IP.
• Familiar with control system HMI’s such as Aveva System Platform and Honeywell Experion.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Education Requirements

Associates Degree or certificate of completion from a 2 year technical school that is accredited or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• ISA Control Systems Technician Level 3 Certification - Preferred
• Network Certifications (CCNA) - Preferred

Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope.

Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise.

Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years.

Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics.

In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America.

Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate.

We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth.

Hilcorp Energy is an Affir mintive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.