Journeyman Electrician

Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for the design, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and automation equipment in order to improve plant or oilfield system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all field instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment.
• Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action. Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution, as necessary.
• Coordinate and conduct well maintenance activities on wells and batteries for new installs, upgrades, and/or recurring problems, when a root cause cannot be identified by Well Tech.
• Coordinate and conduct maintenance activities on end devices to include pre-programming of transmitters with hart communicator and ensure data accuracy on all fluid and gas measurement meters.
• Conduct in-depth failure analysis on repeat equipment failures.
• Implement design for wells within guidelines of automation standards.
• Respond and provide automation support during all outages.
• Work off of assigned schedule and maintain zero out of compliance work orders.
• Provide analytical support on problem wells.
• Provide input on innovative technologies.
• Assist other technicians during storm outages to bring wells back online.
• Working knowledge of SPOC.
• Able to perform general PM work: testing end devices, temperature shutdowns, pressure switches, level shutdowns.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.
• Knowledge of RTUs.
• Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings.
• Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 3-5 years oilfield experience with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors & the public
• Valid Journeyman’s License preferred.
• 3-5 years Electrical experience
• Must fully understand local and National Electrical code.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems
• Exceptional knowledge of automation host systems
• Expert in using test equipment pertaining to job, including oscilloscope, function generators, radio service monitor, etc.
• Able to perform general PM work: testing end devices, temperature shutdowns, pressure switches, level shutdowns.
• Running rigid conduit
• Pulling wire or running CLX
• Wiring motors
• Installing and wiring lighting
• Installing and wiring transmitters
• Hands-on troubleshooting of motor control circuits
• Hands-on troubleshooting of VFD failures
• Operate mini excavators, forklifts, and trenchers.
• Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions.
• Able to calibrate and troubleshoot automation end devices.
• Able to read, program, install and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.
• Good computer skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated initiative-taker with the drive and initiative to challenge the status quo.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact effectively with team members and other groups.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, and talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to lift up to fifty pounds.

Travel:

Travel, as appropriate and necessary, to support specific projects.