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25-020.B1 - Automation Specialist

HilcorpDeadhorse, Alaska, United StatesOnsite
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 hour 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:
  • AVEVA System Platform, Rockwell, GE, Modicon PLCs, Honeywell DCS.

Education Requirements:


  • 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.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:


  • None.

Life at Hilcorp

Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. Hilcorp has over 1,100 employees with operations across the United States including the gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana, Northeast US and Alaska's Cook Inlet. Operating across the United States, Hilcorp continues to grow by actively acquiring and exploiting conventional assets while expanding its footprint into a number of new resource plays.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.- Serves as a member of the company's emergency response team and be involved in the spill management program.- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards, and is punctual to work and meetings.- Collaborates with other Hilcorp employees and Teams in a professional and collaborative manner- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. - Participates in hardware and software reviews and recommends purchases.</s>
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