Communication Specialist (SCADA)

Location

Odessa, TX | United States

Job description

Company Description:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt controls and Eagle Automation has over 200 employees in 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with potential for career growth.

Position:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has an opening for a Communication Specialist to expand our efforts in the fast paced, and growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin of West Texas and South-East New Mexico. This role will be based out of the Permian but will be required to travel. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, trouble-shooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for a candidate that wants to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal candidate would have experience in the following:

• Act as primary resource for troubleshooting communications equipment, communications issues with EFM's and associated control devices for operational and maintenance assistance.
• Utilize advanced and specialized expertise in several areas of communications and telemetry
• Provide technical input on network engineering designs and to ensure operational reliability, integrity, and functionality of SCADA field telecommunications assets.
• Communicate and coordinate field activities related to the installation, startup, and operation of new equipment

• Primary first and second level support for Radio Frequency equipment such as MAS radios, Unlicensed Microwave, Spread Spectrum radios, cellular modems, and network equipment.
• Installation and Maintenance of telecom site AC/DC power systems (e.g., solar systems, battery systems, low voltage disconnect units, uninterruptable power supply)
• Advanced telemetry troubleshooting and performs root cause analysis (RCA) on catastrophic issues that impact daily operations that rely and require communications .
• Work with company project management team ensure process control by monitoring project completed and scheduled field implementation tasks. This includes the comparisons of actual performance with project and company standards.
• Performs preventative maintenance on company wireless system using a wide variety of test equipment, including service monitors, spectrum analyzers, site masters, and volt meters.
• Operate and manage daily telecommunications activities using IT Service Management System (ITSM)

Experience:

• Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, or telecommunications.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA communication data flow and protocols in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Advanced knowledge of radio frequency equipment, transmitters, receivers, and transceivers.
• Knowledge of IP addressing and Layer 1 and Layer 2 network equipment.
• General understanding of hydrocarbon flow measurement and control systems.
• General understanding antenna systems and associated hardware.
• Ability to repair structured cabling (e.g., copper, fiber, coax, waveguide) and associated connectors.
• Ability to read all types of documents related to engineering projects such as scope of work, project plan charts (GANTT), P&ID drawings, electrical one-line drawings, construction drawings and equipment manuals.
• Experience and knowledge in troubleshooting and repair of all types of equipment pertaining to instrument/electrical trade: a) 4-20 mA signal; b) basic AC and DC knowledge.
• 5 years of directly related experience.

Training:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands-on equipment training and personal development plans.

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