26-718.B1 - Automation Specialist Lead

Hilcorp Energy LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company in the United States seeks a seasoned leader to manage a team of Automations Specialists, delivering automation and control projects for sustainable, reliable operations. You will coordinate with automation professionals, drive maintenance support, and ensure safety and adherence to budgets and schedules.

You will lead project execution from design through commissioning, review PLC/HMI work, manage field crews, and develop innovative strategies to optimize performance and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years’ minimum experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of oil and gas process control equipment.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively across all levels of the company.
• Ability to work long hours to cover/monitor assigned field territory.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and manage staffing within the team.
• Provide visible leadership between Automation Team and field crews, emphasizing safety.
• Develop and implement project development and execution strategies within budget and schedule.
• Review PLC programming and HMI development; support PLC/HMI work in the field.
• Prepare bid packages and evaluate contractor bids or proposals; ensure best value.
• Coordinate with engineers and operations to ensure compliance with drawings and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Safety culture

Field coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AspenTech IP.21

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Historian

Microsoft SQL

Dragos Platform

Job description

Job Objective: Leads a team of Automations Specialists focused on delivery of automation and control projects and operations & maintenance to ensure sustainable and reliable operations for PBU. This role will be responsible for automation projects in addition to working in conjunction with other automation and control professionals assisting with daily operational support as required.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to selection of project team members.

Identify, plan and execute Automation projects that support Prudhoe Bay process control sustainability program, including: Identifying projects that fit within scheduled maintenance activities throughout the field. Develop budget proposals and identify project resources. Coordinate with facility personnel to identify impacts and develop execution strategies. Target systems that fit within Automation Team 5-year Plan. Work with Automation Specialists and PAC Techs to identify system with the most vulnerability. Coordinate development of design between designers and Automation Specialists. Conduct field walkdowns for design verification with designers and field support personnel. Provide support for the development of the PLC program. Review PLC programing and HMI development. Manage project schedules by maintaining developmental milestones and effectively communicating these to all stakeholders. Track project costs daily as well as managing the project schedule based on those costs. Develop and implement innovative project development and execution strategies.

Provides visible leadership between Automation Team, facility personnel and construction crews in the field.

Emphasizes safety in all aspects of the project.

Lead the team to apply project management principles and effectively and safely deliver scope, budget and schedule of projects.

Actively seeks opportunities to add value to the operations team by checking in with customers on a frequent basis. Does not wait for direction or for a request for support but seeks out opportunities.

Support GPB Operations with daily maintenance and support.

Delegate & manage team members to support operations accordingly based off priority and workload.

Prepares bid packages and requests for proposals. Knowledgeable on various contract mechanisms and bidding strategies to ensure best value for Hilcorp.

Evaluates contractor bids and proposals and makes unbiased selections.

Proactively assesses and manages the safety culture and performance of the work crews.

Ensures compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations.

Initiates assistance and seeks out expertise when needed with engineering (facility engineers, integrity engineers, contract engineers etc), and/or Operations personnel.

While not the expert on everything, must possesses a wide breadth of understanding of the various requirements to ensure compliance and build these skills within the team.

Adhere 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

Makes frequent field visits to provide visible leadership to facility operations and maintenance crews.

Identifies ways to plan and execute projects to reduce costs and improve quality and/or safety.

Works with the FACT Foreman and Automation Operations Reliability Lead to effectively support PBU Operations by adjusting priorities and directing resources in response to operational priorities.

Self-performs management and technical aspects of a project to the maximum extent possible.

Qualifications

Ten (10) years’ minimum experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of oil and gas process control equipment.

Ability to accurately solve problems.

Ability to communicate and report effectively across all levels of the company.

Ability to work long hours to cover/monitor assigned field territory.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Ability to effectively manage contract crews while exhibiting the company’s core values.

Experience in the use and application of some or all the following software: Microsoft Office, AspenTech IP.21, AVEVA System Platform and Historian, Microsoft SQL, Dragos Platform.

Proficiency in the support and maintenance of the following hardware: Preferred: ControlLoigix, SLC, PLC5, RX3i, 90-30, APACS, Modicon Self-starter with proven leadership skills, team player, comfortable working under pressure, and dedicated to developing the team.

Ability to demonstrate strong dynamic team leadership skills and an intense customer service focus.

Ability to solve problems accurately and exceptional proficiency in interpreting production related data and relating this to control schemes.

Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Thorough understanding of equipment design, fabrication and installation practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with special ability to translate complex technical information into an organized and presentable manner.

Outstanding management, administrative and organizational skills.

Strong working knowledge of Project Management principles and demonstrated ability to effectively these principles to successful delivery of projects in terms of safety, schedule, and budget.

Education Requirements

Required: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability, and skill to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Engineering degree is preferred. Relevant field experience, including electrical and instrumentation, will be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None.

About Hilcorp

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hilcorp Energy is an affirmative 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.