Automation Technician

Glacier Services, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Glacier Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to assist with SCADA and operational work in Alaska. Responsibilities include maintenance and administration of control systems, data engineering, and project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive SCADA experience, a background in engineering, and strong communication skills.

This position is located on the North Slope of Alaska on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation, with extensive benefits including medical and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of SCADA or automation experience.
• Strong ability to communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to diagnose and solve SCADA problems.
• Experience in administering and programming SCADA systems.
• Proficient in OSIsoft PI Historian, GE Proficy Historian, and GE iFix.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of SCADA and control systems.
• Create data pipelines and integrations in various technologies.
• Coordinate standards and documentation for SCADA configurations.
• Manage internal and external resources for fieldwork.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Data Engineering

Project Management

OT Cybersecurity

Networking solutions

Programming (C#, Java, Python, etc.)

Database administration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Technical AA degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

AVEVA OSIsoft PI

GE Proficy Historian

GE iFix

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Assist with technical work in the administration, maintenance, and operation of SCADA and computerized distributed control systems with an emphasis on industrial data management and data engineering/analytics.

Responsibilities

• Industrial Information Management
• Experience with AVEVA OSIsoft PI and GE Proficy Historian
• Experience with GE iFix SCADA Software
• System configuration / Prod historian configuration
• Asset Framework models configuration and maintenance
• Data Engineering / Analytics
• Creates data pipelines and data integrations in databases, data warehouses and data lakes working with various cloud and on-premises technologies
• Skilled at data movement (PCN to DMZ/Cloud), consolidating and cleansing the data
• Project Management / Project Engineering
• Coordinate and participate in the design, development and administration of standards and documentation for all SCADA configuration databases, applications programming, and core SCADA functions. Enforce adherence to corporate SCADA standards
• Solid understanding of desktop computers, printers, and general office applications
• SCADA Engineering
• Working knowledge of SCADA architecture design including control, measurement and safety systems for oil and gas production and pipeline facilities
• Working knowledge of OT Cybersecurity
• Industrial Information Management
• AVEVA OSIsoft PI architecture design and PI Interface connector configuration
• GE Proficy Historian architecture design and PI Interface connector configuration
• GE iFix architecture and data configuration
• System Upgrades, OS patching, user training
• Data Engineering / Analytics
• Able to use programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, R, Ruby, Scala and SQL to provide end-to-end data collection, intake and processing.
• Able to use a cloud environment / architecture to structure and organize data for use in specific analytics applications.
• Able to prepare data for machine learning platforms. Know how to deploy machine learning algorithms and gain insights from them.
• Project Management / Project Engineering
• Manage Internal and External resources to optimize field work processes, field process control and safety systems.
• Work with field Technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose SCADA related problems.
• Mentor and help train junior level staff through training and review of their work plans and system installs.
• SCADA Engineering
• OT Cybersecurity certification preferred
• Conduct feasibility studies, conduct site surveys and develop recommendations and cost estimates for the installation of new SCADA systems or for the upgrade of existing systems.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety
• Keep abreast of new SCADA related developments and technology in areas such as equipment, software, governmental regulations, advanced business applications, alternate site business recovery and communications.
• OT Network Engineering
• Experience implementing networking solutions in industrial and automation environments
• Experience with OT / Industrial networking solutions including routing and switching protocols
• Set up and maintain computer and controller networks using Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, Device Net, HART and Control Net
• Experience with implementing and maintaining OT Network Monitoring and Anomaly Detection systems
• Automation Engineering
• Familiar, or ability to learn, to develop new and modify existing HMI, PLC, and DCS systems (AVEVA, GE iFix, Rockwell, GE/Emerson, Modicon, Honeywell Experion, ABB 800xA)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with Siemens, Rockwell and Danfoss Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Troubleshooting Rockwell ControllLogix hardware and configuration.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of SCADA or automation experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry, with a special emphasis in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Industrial Databases, and programming.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the company.
• Strong ability in diagnosing and solving SCADA problems with patience, professionalism, and courtesy.
• Working knowledge and understanding of SCADA system setup and maintenance with regard to administration, programming, database administration, telemetry, and RTU input management understanding of the technology related to SCADA design and maintenance of a SCADA system.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and concentrate on detailed information in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex computer/information systems information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: OSIsoft PI Historian
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: GE Proficy Historian
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: GE iFix

Education Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in engineering.
• Considered: Computer Science or technical AA degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.

Office Location and Travel

This position is located on the North Slope of Alaska at Milne Point, on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. Travel from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay is provided.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans effective during your employment. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our 401(k) savings plan and accrue paid time off, among other benefits.

Working Environment & Conditions

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.

Our Equal Opportunity Policy: EOE Minorities/Female/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352.