Sr Automation & Controls Specialist
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Provide technical leadership and support to gas processing plant & compression operations facilities to ensure the safe and efficient operations of all Automation & Control equipment and systems. Also assist with employee training, testing and development, capital and O&M budgets, and technical support functions.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Develop and maintain automation systems
Develop and maintain PC based HMI automation systems
Specify communications equipment necessary for computer automation systems. This could include Ethernet, as well as the physical media (fiber optic, copper, and radio).
Develop and control capital projects. Specifically, develop, manage and control project scope, schedule, projected costs, and quality assurance oversight.
Specify and procure instrumentation used in automation systems.
Manage Contractor bid process, select contractor, and manage contractor throughout automation projects.
Provide technical expertise in instrument, electrical, and/or automation specifications and standards as required.
Organize work for timely completion and be available for work after regular hours if required.
Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance, self-motivated and high level of performance.
Awareness of company Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, Operations and Maintenance Procedures, Site Specific Procedures and governmental safety regulations.
Read and interpret electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings.
Oversee the repair, modification, and maintenance of appropriate equipment, systems and assets.
Implement recommended technological advancements for field operations.
Assist in the planning and management of the operating and capital budgets.
Collaborate with other field management personnel to solve interrelated administrative, organizational, operational, and technical problems.
Assist with the ongoing training, testing, and development of area technical employees.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Provide support to technicians as needed with Control logic and wiring, and troubleshooting I/O problems. Work with operations on control and process problems.
Primary interface, troubleshooting, and coordination with third-party automation vendors.
Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) employee requirements and procedures.
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
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