25-020.B - Automation Specialist - Project Lead

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to selection of project team members.
• Identify, plan and execute Automation projects that support Prudhoe Bay process control sustainability program, including:
  • Identifying projects that fit within scheduled maintenance activities throughout the field.
  • Develop budget proposal and identify project resources.
  • Coordinate with facility personnel to identify impacts and develop execution strategy.
  • Target systems that fit within Automation Team 5-year Plan.
  • Work with Automation Specialists and PAC Techs to identify system with the most vulnerability.
• Coordinate development of design between designers and Automation Specialists.
• Conduct field walkdowns for design verification with designers and field support personnel.
• Provide support for the development of the PLC program. Review PLC programing and HMI development.
• Manage project schedules by maintaining developmental milestones and effectively communicating these to all stakeholders.
• Track project costs on a daily basis as well as manage the project schedule based on those costs.
• Develop and implement innovative project development and execution strategies.
• Provides visible leadership between Automation Team, facility personnel and construction crews in the field. Emphasizes safety in all aspects of the project.
• Lead the team to apply project management principles and effectively and safely deliver scope, budget and schedule of projects.
• Actively seeks opportunities to add value to the operations team by checking in with customers on a frequent basis. Does not wait for direction or for a request for support, but seeks out opportunities.
• Prepares bid packages and requests for proposals. Knowledgeable on various contract mechanisms and bidding strategies to ensure best value for Hilcorp.
• Evaluates contractor bids and proposals and makes unbiased selections.
• Proactively assesses and manages the safety culture and performance of the work crews.
• Ensures compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations. Initiates assistance and seeks out expertise when needed with engineering (facility engineers, integrity engineers, contract engineers etc), and/or Operations personnel. While not the expert on everything, must possesses a wide breadth of understanding of the various requirements to ensure compliance and build these skills within the team.
• Adhere to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Makes frequent field visits to provide visible leadership to facility operations and maintenance crews.
• Identifies ways to plan and execute project in order to reduce costs and improve quality and/or safety.
• Works with the FACT Foreman and Automation Operations Reliability Lead to effectively support PBU Operations by adjusting priorities and directing resources in response to operational priorities.
• Self-performs management and technical aspects of a project to the maximum extent possible.

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years minimum experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of oil and gas process control equipment.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively across all levels of the company.
• Ability to work long hours in order to cover/monitor assigned field territory.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage contract crews while exhibiting the company's core values.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:

Required: Microsoft Office, AspenTech IP.21, AVEVA System Platform and Historian, Microsoft SQL, Dragos Platform, AVEVA PI System, PowerBI

• Proficiency in the support and maintenance of the following hardware:

Prefered:ControlLoigix, SLC, PLC5, RX3i, 90-30, APACS, Modicon

• Self-starter with proven leadership skills, team player, comfortable working under pressure, and dedicated to developing the team.
• Ability to demonstrate strong, dynamic team leadership skills and an intense customer service focus.
• Ability to solve problems accurately and exceptional proficiency in interpreting production related data and relating this to control schemes. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Thorough understanding of equipment design, fabrication and installation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with special ability to translate complex technical information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Outstanding management, administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Project Management principles and demonstrated ability to effectively these principles to successful delivery of projects in terms of safety, schedule, and budget.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability, and skill to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Engineering degree is preferred.Relevant field experience, including electrical and instrumentation will be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.