Instrumentation & Electrical Tech I - Lock Haven, PA

Range Resources Corporation; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Range Resources Corporation is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I to support the Production Operations department. You will maintain instrumentation, electronics, communications, and automation equipment on producing well pads, collaborating with Engineering, Construction, Production, Gas Control, and SCADA to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities include calibration, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, on-call support, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as listed: 2 year degree in Engineering Technology, Information Technology or related field; High School with related experience.
• 1 year of related experience is preferred, oil & gas experience helpful.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; strong electronics and instrumentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, reliability and effectiveness of instrumentation, electronics, controls, telecommunications equipment, and power systems at production facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation anomalies, including on-call rotation.
• Track and document all work; comply with regulatory, environmental and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Electronics

RTUs

Analog signaling

Digital signaling

Ethernet

RS232/RS485

Automation basics

Gas measurement

NEC knowledge

P&ID reading

Education

2 year degree in Engineering Technology / IT or related field

High School with related experience

Tools

PCCU

Roclink

Autoconfig

FieldManager

Prolink

RCT

GP-Pro

Pactware

modscan

modsim

MSview

Freewave Tool Suite

AceManager

Cygnet Vision

Hart 475 communicator

Multimeter

Toner

Hand tools

Protocol analyzers

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.

Essential Functions

• 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)

Travel Requirements

5%

Position Type

Full Time

Location

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States