Controls and Automation Specialist- Midland TX

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92535BR

Job Title:

Controls and Automation Specialist- Midland, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:


The Controls & Automation Specialist’s role is to provide direct technical support to all aspects of controls, automation, and safety instrumented systems in the Permian Field.
Technical support entails:
Definition of maintenance strategies (including spare parts strategies) and tasks
Maintaining documentation (e.g. cause and effect tables, programming logic, control narratives, PLC I/O drawings, alarm management database, etc.)
Defining, developing, and assuring the C&A competency of field technicians, production operators, and other Permian personnel
Project support (e.g. design reviews, HAZOPs, SIL assessments, factory acceptance tests)
Management of Change (MOC) initiation, review, and execution
Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of controls and instrumented safety systems
Management of C&A contractors
The Controls & Automation Specialist is the focal point for Alarm Management and Safety Instrumented Systems processes, which are part of the Asset Management System elements Ensure Safe Production (ESP) and Manage Equipment Care (MEC), respectively.


Dimensions


Regular presence in the Permian field to provide direct supervision and support of Controls & Automation activities is expected. Due to the areal extent of the field, extensive driving is required, including on unpaved roads. Shell provides a truck for company use and defensive driving training is mandatory.
Interaction with all levels of the organization, including operators, field leadership, asset leadership, engineering, and project delivery staff.
The Controls & Automation Specialist is part of the Surface Technical Team and works closely with other members of the team, including rotating equipment and electrical specialists, and facilities and reliability engineers.
The Controls & Automation Specialist is expected to provide mentoring and coaching on C&A across the asset.
Required system knowledge in the Controls & Automation Specialist’s scope include, but are not limited to:
PLC
SIS
HMI
Communications (wired, wireless, TCP/IP networks, etc.)
Process Control Network (data acquisition and control, process and control access domain, third-party access, etc.)
PI data historian
Field instrumentation


Auto req ID:

92535BR

Country of Work Location:

United States

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

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Work Location:

Texas - Midland

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
15 years of relevant experience, preferably in onshore oil and gas production.
Skilled in operating and maintaining safety instrumented systems, control systems, communication networks, and PI data historian.
Adept knowledge of Controls & Automation documentation and work process (e.g. MOC, alarm management, MEC, etc.) requirements.
Ability to work effectively with technical, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Skill in root cause analysis, preferably including causal learning techniques.


City, State (if applicable):

Midland, TX

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