ConocoPhillips
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Houston,
TX
Pipeline Automation Specialist - Houston, Tx - 007PB
Company Overview
ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. It is the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States based on market capitalization and oil and natural gas proved reserves and production and the second-largest refiner in the United States. Worldwide, of non-government-controlled companies, ConocoPhillips is the sixth-largest proved reserves holder and the fourth-largest refiner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips operates in more than 30 countries. The company had 33,800 employees worldwide and assets of $143 billion as of Dec. 31, 2008.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Pipeline Automation Specialist may include:
* Work with Internal and External customers to identify requirements and then to design and implement automation systems that meet those needs.
* Functionally direct company technicians and supervise contract labor used to construct or enhance automation systems.
* Lead company in awareness of new developments in Technology, and changes in Codes and Standards.
* Apply specialized knowledge to ensure the safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of technology used to meet business requirements.
* Review specifications, estimates, approval documents and guide project through the funding process.
* Capture best practices and interpret Industry Regulations for introduction into Company Policies and Standards.
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Analyze malfunctioning systems and find safe, expedient and cost effective ways to correct the deficiencies.
* Problem Solving: Identify and correct safety hazards or system flaws that contribute to downtime or inefficient operations.
* Accountability: Responsible for the safety, efficiency and reliability of P&T facility automation systems. Responsible for the execution of projects under their direction.
* Champion change through individual efforts and team leadership or membership.
Qualifications
Basic
* Legally authorized to work in the United States
* 2 year associate degree in technical field.
* 2 years industry experience programming Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
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Have valid driver's license.
* Able and willing to travel 30% of the time.
* Able and willing to work in harsh weather conditions.
* Expert level understanding and demonstrated ability to program and/or configure automation technology such as: sensors, PID loop control, data communications, and other electrical machines.
Preferred
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Practical knowledge and experience in application of Company Policy, Industry Standards, Regulations.
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Demonstrated ability to program and/or configure Rockwell Software RSView32 and RSView SE/ME Human-Machine Interace design.
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Familiarity and experience with Pipeline & Terminal business processes and equipment such as mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement equipment, and tank level measurement equipment.
* Ability to progress authorizations for new work though knowledge of budgeting and project approval processes.
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Ability to provide expert assistance to support field technicians' maintenance activities.
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Ability to champion change through individual efforts and team leadership or membership.
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Ability to accept responsibility for the safety, efficiency and reliability of Pipelines &Terminals facility automation systems.
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of November 9, 2009.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, or J or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer
Job Function
: Operations
Job Level
: Individual Contributor/Staff Level
Primary Location
: NORTH AMERICA-USA-TEXAS-HOUSTON
Organization
: TRANSPORTATION
Line of Business
: Refining, Marketing, Supply, & Transportation
Job Posting
:Oct 23, 2009
Houston, Texas
Houston, TX
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