Automation Control Specialist

Diversified Gas & Oil

Andrews, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $45–$54/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Overview:

Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.

Responsibilities:

**POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITY:**

The Automation Control Specialist will work with IT / SCADA, field technicians and operations specialists in the design, maintenance and implementation of control and automation systems utilized in the Production, Operations, Processing of natural gas including NGL facilities. A qualified individual will also provide field level technical resources for automation, instrumentation, and control equipment including installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This position will sit in Pikeville, KY

Special focus will be placed on:

• Program and validate PLC/EFM/RTU based control systems to ensure safe, and efficient execution of commands & Control as issued by the operator or interconnected control devices.
• Implement changes to field HMIs, control programs, and other automated components to support operational changes and improvements.
• Investigate failures and malfunctions to diagnose root cause of failure and make corrective actions.
• Recognize improvement opportunities with existing equipment and develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various engineering, applications, and process criteria.
• Maintain and diagnosis facility industrial communications networks utilizing a variety of communication protocols including but not limited to serial, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, HART, FieldBus and DeviceNet.
• Configure, test, and maintain Automated Control systems (Example: Bristol-Control Wave, Modicon-Unity Pro, Allen Bradley-ControlLogix, ABB, AutoExec) and other control platforms.
• Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of automation systems to optimize facility operations, safety, and environmental protections.
• Provide technical expertise in automation, instrument, and/or electrical specifications and standards as required.
• Provide oversight of system installation, lead commissioning efforts and troubleshooting support for automation / control system projects.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to facility Equipment & Controls technicians to staff development.
• Provide guidance and field support for capital projects teams as required ensuring company facilities are constructed and programmed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Scope, budget, and execute small capital projects involving automation of facility equipment including, but not limited to well pads, Injection wells, compressor packages / stations, process units, pumps, and other systems.

Qualifications:

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS:**

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Technical or Associates degree in Industrial Automation or Process Controls is preferred.
• Will consider equivalent experience.
• At least six years of experience in the Industrial Automation field which demonstrates a knowledge of various industry protocols and standards for PLCs, SCADA systems Electrical Devices, field instrumentation, and other similar devices.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant experience in industrial process automation and control equipment including and not limited to industrial control systems, SCADA systems, Electrical Devices, field instrumentation, and other similar devices.
• Proficient with the required software packages to interface with the various types of equipment utilized at processing and automation locations.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping & instrument drawings (P&IDs), flow charts and cause and effect diagrams.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and possession of analytical problem-solving skills to diagnosis and resolve complex technical matters.
• Able to proficiently utilize testing equipment including, but not limited to digital multi-meters, process meters, HART communicators, oscilloscopes, ohm meters, and signal generators.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and other computer proficiency required.
• Ability to work safely in challenging environments, including, and not limited to high temperature, noise, dust, and other industrial / oilfield locations.
• Ability to execute job functions efficiently with minimal supervision and the ability to p