JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for an Automation Technician who will support the team in Equatorial Guinea on a 28 x 28 rotational basis.
The incumbent will be responsible for control and shutdown systems on offshore facilities.

The Technician will provide direct supervision to the Process Control system support contractors as well as projects Contract personnel. In addition they work closely with Maintenance Personnel to manage all facility Control and shutdown protection activities. The incumbent will also provide technical direction to National Instrument Trainees and provides support and direction on the Process Control system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily maintenance of the Process Control systems including the stewardship of the operating systems and systems that connect to them, such as vender PLC/Control systems
• Responsible for maintaining back up software for the running control systems including PLC's.
• Coordinate the activities of any Process Control system support contractors
• Maintain the PI database of the Wonderware data historian
• Perform all activities within his/her areas of responsibility according to laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures. Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety and the environment
• Promote team effort between Operations and engineering / projects groups
• Provide input and review instrument specifications and work practices
• Responsible and accountable for Instrument systems as defined in the Work Management Manual
• Maintain the quality and completion of scheduled work
• Develop and maintain open communications on instrument issues (e.g. safe work practices, training, materials, etc.)
• Support work priority to maximize effectiveness and complement other work groups efforts
• Write instrument related MOC's (i.e. installation or project plans, etc.) and follow up with installation inspections consistent with Maintenance Systems
• Develop, monitor & inspect new controls applications for compliance to standards and recommends upgrades as necessary
• Assist in the writing as needed and endorse in the absence of the IS/LT, all Higher Risk Instrument work permits as discussed in the Work Management Manual
• Develop personal and team technical skills (for example, new regulations, equipment, methods, and others)
• Provide mentoring and hands-on support to instrument technicians for the maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems and utilization equipment (PCS systems, local control panels, CCR panel, and others)
• Good knowledge of applicable regulations pertaining to operations and to company Emergency Response, and capable of functioning in the emergency team position
• Act as stand-in as required for Instrument Lead position as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications / Experience:

• A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent high school education enhanced by related technical school courses.
• Training in API RP 14C
• Experience in Instrumentation and/or Controls system maintenance in Processing Plant or Offshore Production Plant experience
• Special courses required for the position, ref. company Competency Assessment and Training Plan
• Understanding of all the processes, and their interaction with control and shutdown systems associated with safe operation and maintenance of a running plant
• Understanding of all computer based control and shutdown systems to enable safe intervention when required

Specific Technical Skills

• Good computer and IT skills with the ability to restore a fully functional system from component parts
• Good understanding of the numerous programming applications used to maintain the system and the effect of making changes on a running plant
• Ability to design and implement control and shutdown logic changes to Company standards using the MOC procedure

Attitudes and Behavior:

• Safety orientated; able to intervene when required
• Demonstrates high level of initiative; able to assess a situation quickly, and develop response plans to mitigate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational and administrative skills; as well as competence in reporting and analyzing skills
• Able to lead people, set a good example; training and mentoring skills
• Attention to details and controls
• Provide leadership role for installing and maintaining instrumentation and control equipment safely (that is, protect self and others from unexpected events and explosion) and cost effectively within the bounds of Company rules, instrument codes, industry practices, and regulations
• Provide consistent, sound advice to the operations and instrument crafts and supervisors in the areas of Process Control System maintenance, installation, expansion, and for compliance with all applicable safety rules, Maintenance, specifications, codes, and good business practices

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.