Automation Specialist

Job Title: Automation Specialist Work Location: Hilcorp North Alaska, LLC Pay Rate 1099: $95-$120 Requirements: ABB 800XA DCS Only 1099 subcontractor applicants will be considered for this role. Job Objective: Design, implement and maintain Industrial Control Systems and associated HMI/SCADA infrastructure. Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Human/Machine Interface (HMI) development and support.
• Programmable Logic Controller system design, programming, and maintenance.
• Distributed Control System programming and troubleshooting.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial protocol communication networks.
• Engage and maintain alignment with facility technicians on troubleshooting and system support.
• Read, understand, and troubleshoot electrical prints and P&IDs.
• Mentor and train junior level Automation Specialists. Essential Job Responsibilities Continued:
• Adheres 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:
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum Automation/SCADA experience.
• Ability to work a 12 hours per day, 14/14 day rotational assignment on the North Slope of Alaska.
• Strong ability in diagnosing and solving problems while maintaining patience, professionalism, and courtesy.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and concentrate on detailed information in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
• Solid understanding of desktop computers, networking, printers, and general office applications.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of HMI, PLC, and DCS programming software. Preferred experience: ABB 800XA DCS, Allen Bradley PLC, Cisco switches, Microsoft Server maintenance Ability to navigate virtual machines on control network. Oil and Gas controls experience.

Education

• Associates Degree or certificate of completion from a 2 year technical school that is accredited or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. I have read and agree to the job duties outlined above and understand that in order to adjust to changes in business, it may be necessary to modify the job, add to or remove certain duties and responsibilities, or be reassigned to an alternate position. Absent a written agreement signed by either Hilcorp’s President or CEO, this statement does not alter the “at-will” status of employment at Hilcorp Energy Company.