Instrumentation & Electrical Tech I

Range Resources Corporation; Lock Haven (Clinton County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. is seeking an entry level Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I to support instrumentation, electronics, and automation across producing well pads.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Production, Gas Control and SCADA to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operations. Responsibilities include maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and documenting work; on-call rotation participation; learning equipment operation and calibration; and working across field

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in Engineering Technology, IT or related field; High School with related experience.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Oil & Gas exp required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of RTUs and instrumentation.
• Ability to read P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all instrumentation, electronics, controls, telecommunications equipment, and power systems of production facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation anomalies including participation in an on call rotation.
• Track and document all work.
• Comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and company policies.
• Develop knowledge of all the equipment on the facilities and how to operate, calibrate and maintain.
• Manage a route of well pads; perform semiannual ESD tests; monitor SCADA instrumentation daily.
• Design, build, test and deploy RTU/PLC code modifications for safety and control systems.
• Troubleshoot custom control logic within RTUs.
• Work with Hart communicator and multimeter to diagnose transmitter and signal anomalies; rebuild or replace transmitter and RTU electronics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electronics understanding

RTUs knowledge

Analog & digital signaling

RS-232/RS-485/Ethernet

Automation & controls

Gas measurement standards

National Electric Code

Reading P&IDs

Education

2 year degree in Engineering Technology/Information Technology or related field

High School with related experience

Tools

PCCU/Roclink/Autoconfig/FieldManager

Prolink

FieldManager

GP-Pro

Pactware

modscan

modsim

MSview

Freewave Tool Suite

AceManager

Hart communicator

multimeter

hand tools

protocol analyzers

Cygnet Vision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary: An entry level Instrumentation and Electrical Technician position that will work as part of the Production Operations department within the Instrumentation and Electrical group to ensure the integrity and reliability of the I&E function. The role of the Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I is to support and enhance all instrumentation, electronics, communication, and automation equipment on our producing well pads. The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I will work closely with the Engineering, Construction, Production, Gas Control and SCADA departments to ensure all well pads are being operated as safely, efficiently and reliably as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all instrumentation, electronics, controls, telecommunications equipment, and power systems of production facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation anomalies including participation in an on call rotation.
• Track and document all work.
• Comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rule and standards, as well as company policies.
• Develop knowledge of all the equipment we have on the facilities and how to operate, calibrate and maintain. Work to learn the best methods of troubleshooting all the devices on the pad.
• Manage a route of well pads. Perform semiannual ESD tests. Daily monitor all instrumentation within the SCADA system to make sure all equipment is functioning optimally. Respond to and repair any abnormal conditions. Monitor power at all sites (solar, grid, TEG).
• Design, build, test and deploy RTU/PLC code modifications for safety and control systems.
• Troubleshoot custom control logic within RTUs.
• Work with Hart communicator and multimeter to diagnose transmitter and signal anomalies. Rebuild or replace transmitter and RTU electronics or replace when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Being courteous, cooperative, and helpful are conditions of employment with Range. Additionally, each item listed below is an essential function of this position.

• Regular and timely attendance
• Deal professionally and respectfully with coworkers, management and others
• Read, comprehend and follow applicable policies, procedures and directions
• Work with others as part of a team to ensure efficient operations and enhanced productivity
• Safeguard confidential information and disclose only to those in "need-to-know" positions
• Safeguard and enhance Range's assets and business interests
• Consistently perform all job duties at an acceptable level

Requirements

Minimum Education: 2 year degree in Engineering Technology, Information Technology or related field; High School with related experience

Minimum Experience: 1 year of related experience

Oil & Gas Exp Required: Yes

Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills, understanding of electronics, RTUs, , analog and digital signaling, understanding of hardware level communication specifications (rs232, rs485, Ethernet), understanding of Automation and Controls fundamentals, understanding of gas measurement standards and national electric code, ability to read P&IDs.

Equipment/Machinery:

• RTU software (PCCU, Roclink, Autoconfig, FieldManager)
• Device software (Prolink, RCT, FieldManager, GP-Pro, Pactware, modscan, modsim, MSview, Freewave Tool Suite, AceManager)
• Cygnet Vision
• Tools (Hart 475 communicator, multimeter, toner, hand tools, protocol analyzers)
• Microsoft Office

Working Conditions: Primarily field-based; subjected to seasonal field conditions ranging from normal to extreme temperature and weather conditions; occasional climate controlled office environment

Physical Requirements: Bending,Carrying (up to 60 lbs),Climbing,Crawling,Data Entry,Driving,Holding (up to 40 lbs),Kneeling,Lifting (up to 60 lbs),Manual Dexterity,Pushing and/or Pulling (up to 60 lbs),Sitting,Squatting,Standing,Stooping,Twisting,Typing,Vision,Walking,Writing (by hand)