Technical Specialist I/II/Sr - Controls and Electrical Organization

BHE Pipeline Group, LLC

Ogden, UT, United States

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.careerbuilder.com

Tech stack

Code Review Communications Protocols Computer Networks ControlNet DeviceNet Ethernet Human-Computer Interaction Modbus Rslogix Wide Area Networks Control Logix PLC Network Server

Job description

Provide advanced technical guidance to field operations controls, measurement, mechanical and pipeline technicians relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems relative to day-to-day operations.
Work with engineering and construction, field operations and technical services departments to ensure effective design, installation and operation of automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems for new construction projects meet NNG standards and governmental and industry codes.
Review and update, if required, Northern operating procedures and engineering standards relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems.
Review programming changes for programmable logic controllers and human machine interfaces relative to the change control process.
Identify and develop process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies of system operation relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems.
Develop scope documents to be used for budgeting purposes for automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection projects.
Develop project cost estimates and resource allocation plans for identified reliability projects.
Create and maintain audit questions and perform facility audits relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems using Northern standards and governmental and industry codes and recommend corrective actions.
Work with the Northern training department to develop training, assessment and verification questions and plans.
Present classroom training to field technicians and engineering departments for controls related topics.
Perform skill training, assessment and verification for field operations technicians.
Perform occasional project management responsibilities.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Provide advanced technical guidance to field operations controls, measurement, mechanical and pipeline technicians relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems relative to day-to-day operations.
Work with engineering and construction, field operations and technical services departments to ensure effective design, installation and operation of automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems for new construction projects meet NNG standards and governmental and industry codes.
Review and update, if required, Northern operating procedures and engineering standards relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems.
Review programming changes for programmable logic controllers and human machine interfaces relative to the change control process.
Identify and develop process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies of system operation relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems.
Develop scope documents to be used for budgeting purposes for automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection projects.
Develop project cost estimates and resource allocation plans for identified reliability projects.
Create and maintain audit questions and perform facility audits relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems using Northern standards and governmental and industry codes and recommend corrective actions.
Work with the Northern training department to develop training, assessment and verification questions and plans.
Present classroom training to field technicians and engineering departments for controls related topics.
Perform skill training, assessment and verification for field operations technicians.
Perform occasional project management responsibilities.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’’s degree in engineering, technology, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’’s degree).
Technical Specialist I - Three or more years of related technical controls and electrical experience.
Technical Specialist II - Five or more years of related technical controls and electrical experience.
Sr Technical Specialist - Eight or more years of related technical controls and electrical experience.
Must have high level technical writing skills to prepare reports relative to incident investigations, technical bulletins, project justifications and other reporting requirements.
Must be well versed in multiple PLC software and hardware platforms; i.e.: Rockwell Control Logix 5, and Rockwell Factory Talk View.
Must be able to prepare technical presentations for senior management review.
Must have advanced technical skills related to wide area computer networks and server-based control systems and controls related communication protocols including Modbus, Ethernet; ControlNet and DeviceNet.
Must be able to handle rapidly shifting priorities and multiple projects concurrently and work in a functional team with peers geographically dispersed throughout the pipeline system.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively operate in a team-oriented environment with a willingness to support team objectives.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to work closely with field teams and other customers and coordinate work with other appropriate technical resources.
Must have critical thinking and decision-making skills to develop and present technical recommendations; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; and be able to resolve complex problems under stressful situations.
Must have strong project management skills and ability to lead technical project team.
Must posses a high level of commitment and personal initiative.
Subject to callout 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Position may require considerable overnight travel (15-20%).
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds., Analysis Skills, Auditing, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Budgeting, Capital Project, Change Control, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Computer Servers, Construction Engineering, Construction Projects, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cost Estimates, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Ethernet, Government Standards, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Import/Export, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, On Site Support, Operational Measurement, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, System Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Verification Plans, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills