Systems Specialist

Vinsonprocess; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider in Texas is seeking a skilled technical specialist to join their DeltaV Project Execution team. The role involves supporting project execution from a hardware/system perspective, conducting site initialization, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support for systems. Candidates should have an Associate Degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience, with DeltaV training preferred. Strong skills in electrical systems and effective communication in high-stress environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience performing similar project work.
• Ideal candidate has DeltaV training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Front End Project Studies.
• Analyze Power and Grounding (As Found and Requirements).
• Review/Approve System bill of material and architectures.
• Review/Approve Enclosure design requirements.
• Cutover Planning and Execution.
• Perform Site Initialization and Inspection.
• DeltaV PC/Server and Networking Equipment setup and configuration.
• Assist in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Manage Cutover, Commissioning and Loop-check Activities.
• Initialize and Troubleshoot Communications.
• Lifecycle Support of Systems.

Skills

A/C and D/C power and grounding

Electrical test equipment

DCS and/or PLC control systems

Windows-based computers

Ethernet-based communications protocols

Reading/interpretation of engineering design documents

Education

Associates Degree in Relevant Technical Degree

Job description

Overview

Vinson is a leading distributor of industrial process control, pressure protection, control systems, and services in the southwest region of the US including North, East, West Texas, Oklahoma, Western Arkansas, and New Mexico. A core member of the DeltaV Project Execution team, providing leadership to Vinson’s and Emerson’s projects from a hardware/system perspective. This technical position will also require support of the Lifecycle Services business as a subject matter expert related to the DeltaV System hardware, electrical, communications, PCs/Networking and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Front End Project Studies
• Analyze Power and Grounding (As Found and Requirements)
• Review/Approve System bill of material and architectures
• Review/Approve Enclosure design requirements
• Cutover Planning and Execution
• Perform Site Initialization and Inspection
• DeltaV PC/Server and Networking Equipment setup and configuration
• Assist in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (in conjunction with System Engineer)
• Construction Management
• Manage Cutover, Commissioning and Loop-check Activities (including DeltaV configuration changes and navigating DeltaV applications)
• Initialize and Troubleshoot Communications: Ethernet, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, Devicenet
• Lifecycle Support of Systems (Subject Matter Expertise to Lifecycle Services organization)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education, Skills and/or Experience

• Associates Degree in Relevant Technical Degree
• Minimum of 2-3 Years of relevant experience performing similar project work
• Proficiency in A/C and D/C power and grounding
• Proficiency in the use of electrical test equipment
• Experienced with DCS and/or PLC control systems
• Proficiency with Windows-based computers and associated operating systemsCompetency in motor controls and instrumentation
• Competency in Ethernet-based and Twisted Pair communications protocols
• Experience with design and reading/interpretation of engineering design documents such as P&IDs, Electrical One Lines, Plot Plans
• Ideal candidate has DeltaV training and experience

Physical and Mental

• Ability to function in a high stress environment during Testing, Start-ups, Troubleshooting and Deployment
• Highly motivated, self-starter who can be effective in a team or a solo assignment
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines
• Must have good written and verbal communications skills with ability to convey thoughts and negotiate in multi-discipline team environments
• Able and willing to travel via airplane or long (4-6 hour) car trips to/from customer sites for short visits and/or extended stay visits of a week or longer. Overnight travel is anticipated at an average of 40-50%, and can require extended travel of several weeks during startups.