Instrumentation and Electrical Foreman
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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