I&E Automation Lead

Our client, a major Oil & Gas Company is seeking an I&E Automation Lead to work in Watford City, ND within their facilities for a contract (the position does not currently have an end date and should have a willingness to learn and grow within the GCR Capital Projects Team).

Accountabilities:
• Skilled at ROC/PLC uploads and control system check-out.
• Respected Site Leader that listens, forms a plan, and follows through on commitments while holding others accountable to do the right thing.
• Lead by example to ensure Operations and Punch-list items are resolved and priority assigned with close-out.
• Zero incidents, no-change and done-right the first time every time mind-set.
• Takes ownership, follows through and holds others accountable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with good computer skill.
• Creates a learning team that looks to reduces and simplifies within guidelines.
• Ensures changes are approved and documented and part of handover to Ops.
• Responsible to ensure IFC documents/WorkPacks are good quality.
• Participates in P&ID, Model, programming, C&E and drawing reviews, as needed.
• Works with Fabrication Superintendent for SCE factory acceptance testing and lead field inspections.
• Coordinate instrumentation and controls installation with Contractors.
• Documents ITP ITRs, Loop, Instrument Function and C&E checks.
• Responsible for Function Check Out, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and PSSR’s prior to startup of new facilities.
• Supports the Project’s Capital Program / Cost Controls by tracking / reporting daily costs and schedule progress.
• Capability to effectively manage multiple projects sites and through others.
• Participates in process hazard analysis (PHA), LOPA and safeguard evaluations project risk management process HSE proactive/verification programs.
• Reports Near Misses and performs Life Saving Rule Verifications (LSRV).
• Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.

Requirements:
• 5+ years of instrumentation and controls experience within the Oil and Gas industry.
• 2+ years leading I&E Automation site work onshore/offshore.
• Formal PLC/Automation training.
• Willing and able to perform/align with the following (with or without reasonable accommodation):
o Climb various ladders and stairs ranging in heights up to 50 feet to perform maintenance on equipment.
o Lift and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
o Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain.
o Work outside in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions.
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Current/valid driver’s license.

Preferred:
• 10+ years of Oil and Gas with some SCADA Automation Controls experience.
• 10+ years of liquid and gas measurement experience.
• 5+ years of Fisher 107/827 RTU’s and Allen Bradley PLC experience.
• Technical knowledge/trained in troubleshooting instrument and electrical equipment.
• Master’s Electrical licenses in North Dakota.
• Industry Instrument certifications.
• 2 year I&E technical college.
• Candidate that continuously improves planning, processes and vendors while looks for ways to simplify/reduce.
• Skilled at aligning all teams without direction.
• Experienced working in a very fast-track and dynamic environment.