What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Electrical Foreman position at Boomtown Oil?
Company Description
BoomTown Oil is a privately owned E&P limited liability corporation based in Houston, Texas. The company is focused on low cost, economic, & technically sound operations in both conventional & unconventional reservoirs across the US. BoomTown is a basin agnostic company with a deep value capture focus, always seeking opportunities in the oil & gas industry. We are committed to being a value added partner to all stakeholders.
Role Description
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Foreman is responsible for overseeing the full I&E system currently in the field. The focus is on striving to achieve top HSE performance while maximizing operational efficiencies and asset potential. The successful candidate will have a strong technical working knowledge in PLC programming and operation, extensive knowledge of SCADA monitoring systems and troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues (Low and High Voltage
Summary :
Proven personal commitment to sound HSE policies
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct electrical and automation related problems
Manage automation and SCADA programs
Reports to the Production Superintendent
Major Responsibilities :
Manage I&E automation program
Duties include installing, inspecting, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment along with completing all appropriate documentation associated with the duties
Work with I&E and automation personnel as needed to maintain I / O from device through PLCs into SCADA systems.
Provide coordination from both remote and on-site support for automation issues at all locations
Proactively identify potential or developing field issues and alerting Superintendent / Production Engineering Manger for immediate remediation
Provide in house training to field personnel on equipment and processes as needed
Ability to work on both High and Low Voltage equipment a must
Lead commissioning efforts for all facility and infrastructure projects on future capital projects
Qualifications and Capabilities
Minimum of 10 years of electrical service in a similar hazardous environment
Minimum of 5 years of electrical supervisory experience and prior field instrumentation required
Extensive knowledge of the National Electric Code
Have knowledge of and the ability to teach oil and gas process controls and automation
Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams
Ability to efficiently prioritize and coordinate tasks
Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
Experience with various programmable logic controllers
Must have the ability and willingness to spend long hours in the field during critical activities
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations :
Current Journeyman’s license required
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities :
Must respond to, and address, callouts, and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours
Ability to work with a field staff, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Ability to write and troubleshoot logic in PLC and other automation programs
Completing general electrical repairs and maintenance
Completing tasks with SCADA and monitoring performance
Transferring program registers to the SCADA format for efficient well initialization
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