Instrumentation and Controls Lead

The I&C Lead/Technician position is responsible for carrying out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities for all the Facilities on a wide range of electronic equipment, process control, and/or safety systems. This position is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) that works closely with and assists the Operations & Maintenance Manager in all aspects of the Facilities and Drill Site operations to ensure overall safe, effective, and efficient operations.
As part of our dynamic team during the project phase, this role will be part of the Integrated Commissioning and Start-up Team, leading I&C commissioning activities, system testing, and facilitating the transition from commissioning to full-scale operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a state-ofthe-art facility and shape its operational success.
Commissioning Phase:

â Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to understand project specifications, design, and equipment.

• Oversee and direct IE&A technicians in plan inspection, commissioning support and troubleshooting control of instrumentation and fire & gas equipment for facilities and performance manages as appropriate.
• Manage and provide daily / weekly reports to the Commissioning Manager and raise any concerns that mayaffect handover in line with the project sub - system delivery schedule.
• Organize resources to conduct walks downs as required representing the I&C STO commissioning discipline.
• Lead I&C commissioning department when interfacing with Construction and monitor contractors' I&C completionand pre-commissioning activities.
• Interface with construction and monitor contractors' I&C completion and pre-commissioning activities in different Fabrication yards and in the field (North Slope)
• Analyse work problems and make corrections that will facilitate the completion of system assignments.
• Oversee and lead vendor representatives and site operations in commissioning and start up activities.
• Sign-off and approved logbooks of recorded commissioning and operational events.
• Interface with construction and monitor contractors' I&C completion and pre-commissioning activities in different Fabrication yards and in the field (North Slope)
• Assist in developing and executing commissioning plans, including system walk-downs, equipment testing, and documentation.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during commissioning, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various equipment and processes.

Transition to Operations

• Facilitate the smooth transition from commissioning to operations, ensuring a seamless handover of systems, processes, and documentation
• Collaborate closely with the operations team to transfer knowledge and insights gained during commissioning.
• Assist in the training of operations staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle day-to-day activities.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance strategies, reliability plans, and emergency response protocols.
• Provide valuable input for optimizing equipment performance, energy efficiency, and operational safety.
  
  Operations:
• Monitor and operate equipment within established operational parameters, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance as driven by the work management system and provide quality detail and feedback to work completed and discovered and work with engineering to evaluate maintenance program performance and pursue predictive maintenance analytics

.â SAP / Prometheus Work Order schedule compliance through our Integrated Activity Planning System (IAPS)

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and participate in RCFA investigations to determine root cause.
• Provide oversite of contractor work, ensuring compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational reliability and performance.
• Monitor, maintain, and repair systems for a gas & oil treating and water injection facilities including large electricdriven compressors, heater treaters and stabilizers, TEG dehydration units, water injection pumps, separation, LACT skids, and product tankage.
• Complete safe outs/in of equipment for maintenance operations and issuing work permits.
• Sign-off punch closures and receiving mechanical completed subsystem from construction/EPCs
• Seek opportunities to reduce area costs and optimize performance.
• Participate in facility/drill site modifications and special projects.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and safety issues.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist maintenance technicians.
• Make recommendations for improving SOPs.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Capable of performing manlift operations.
• Able to successfully pass a fit for duty assessment.Formal Requirements

• Required: educational background normally acquired through a High School degree or GED or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Valid state motor vehicle licenseExperience/Requirements
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience in the oil and gas experience is required.
• Knowledge on completion & commissioning activities.
• Experience with work management systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar)â Willing and able to work a 12-hour day/night shift with a 2/2 weeks on/off rotational schedule on the North Slope of Alaska
• Currently reside in, able to relocate to, or willing to commute to Anchorage, AK without company assistance â Able to successfully pass a fit for duty assessment.

Specific Equipment Knowledge and/or Awareness

• Turbines - Solar
• Reciprocating Compressor - Ariel
• Screw Compressor - Howden Root
• Emerson Delta V System
• UPSâ ABB Power Management System
• Smart MCC - Eaton
• Smart Junction boxes - Emerson
• Control Valves - Fisher
• Hart Instrumentation
• Coriolis Meters
• Motors (Medium Voltage) - GE
• Pumps - CPC Pumps
• Standby Generators - PowerGen
• Advanced graphics for DCS - Emerson Exchange
• Honeywell Notifier System
• Vessel Level Indication-
• Wireless controls and monito

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