Senior/Staff Facilities I&E; Engineer - Bakken

Category Engineering Location Dickinson, North Dakota Watford City, North Dakota Job ID REQ-002386 Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth.
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Job Summary Job Description Bakken Overview The Bakken trend is a sequence of liquids-rich sand and shale layers in the Williston Basin, which stretches across western North Dakota and into Canada.
The company’s position in the Bakken development area is comprised of approximately 560,000 net acres, which include 382,000 net mineral acres and 178,000 net leasehold acres.
The company focuses on unconventional tight-oil play development and production in the most prolific portion of the basin.
During 2022, net production averaged 95 MBOED.
There were 43 operated wells brought online during 2022, bringing the total to more than 800 operated wells online at year-end.
Quality of Life Incentives ConocoPhillips’ offers additional benefits to support employees living and maintaining a primary residence in the Watford City, ND area.
For more details visit: Living in the Bakken and view the Living and Working in Watford City video.
Description The Senior/Staff Facilities Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer will report to the Base Engineering Supervisor.
The Facilities I&E Engineer will support the development and consistent implementation of engineering and construction standards in the design/execution of “Base” process facility projects (e.
g.
, Facility Debottlenecking, Artificial Lift Conversions, GHG Reduction Technology, Operation/Maintenance Upgrades).
The Facilities I&E Engineer will collaborate with representatives of other departments and fields to help implement projects from initial concept through commissioning/start-up.
The Facilities I&E Engineer will provide the needed support to all existing assets and function as an operations’ engineering representative on new development projects; this support will range from small to mid-size projects, corrective maintenance recommendations, and the development of preventative maintenance plans.
Responsibilities may include: Coordinate with Project Engineers, Production Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Regulatory, HSE, Planning & Scheduling, Surface Projects, Right of Way, Supply Chain, Drafting, and Third-party Engineering to successfully develop and complete facility infrastructure plans in a changing environment Provide Instrumentation and Electrical troubleshooting and optimization support to operations/maintenance Support Project Teams, Maintenance and Operations in the execution, commissioning, and start-up of facility upgrades/modifications Collaborate in the development of scope of work definition, preliminary and detailed design, BOM generation, cost estimating, equipment selection, procurement, and construction cost control for Base Facility Projects Develop technical specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules; work with Project Engineers to establish cause and effect charts, control narratives and P&ID's Provide electrical engineering support in Electrical Areas Classification, Arc Flash, Grounding, and Power Distribution Management Coordinate with I&E Designers (In-house & 3rd Party) in the creation of wiring diagrams, grounding plans, Electrical Area Classification, control cabinet layouts, and I&E installation details Abide by and support the Management of Change (MOC) Process, including participation in Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to align with the HSE Management System Participate in Risk Assessment Evaluations and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Monitor and report on the progress of Base Facility Projects and track/reconcile actual project costs with forecasts Provide creative project options to meet critical schedule constraints or cost requirements Lead and develop programs and standards to support the maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment in process facilities for Production Operations and Preventative Maintenance Departments within the Business Unit Interpret and implement Corporate & Industry Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Standards, Specifications, and Code Requirements Participate in the review of deviations to Corporate and/or Industry Standards Provide direct and impartial feedback on the compliance of Business Unit Facilities with Electrical Codes and classifications to management Lead efforts to ensure modifications, designs, and construction standards for I&E equipment are fully understood and effectively managed through the Management of Change (MOC) Process Direct the sourcing and oversight of Engineering Contractors Support and assist programming efforts associated with PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA, and radio/wireless designs Demonstrate strong SPIRIT values and be recognized as a technical specialist for the Business Unit Basic/Required: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instrumentation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or foreign equivalent 5+ years of experience in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Industry Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis Preferred: 10+ years of oil and gas experience 10+ years of experience in technical areas of Instrumentation/Automation and Electrical fields 10+ years of experience in the design/construction of Oil & Gas Production/Processing Facilities 10+ years of experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), RTUs, and Scada Systems Advanced knowledge of Technical Standards (API, ASME, NFPA, NEC, ISA84, etc.
) General knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulatory requirements Knowledge of Cyber Security/Process Control Networks Experience with directing Engineering Contractors Advanced understanding of the Project Execution process, Concept to Start-up Ability to specify appropriate equipment and materials as well as evaluate alternatives Communication skills to coordinate with a team of technical specialists Experience working with Operations and/or Maintenance Departments Competent in written communications and presentations Field experience in Construction related activities Ability to manage numerous projects Ability to travel to sites as needed to support field activities Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results Apply Before: February 24, 2024 Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.
S.
is NOT available for this position.
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