Automation Technician

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.The Automation Technician executes routine automation and control system tasks with minor variation, adjusting methods to resolve common operational issues. This role supports daily plant operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems under direct supervision.Job Profile Summary The Automation Technician maintains, configures, and troubleshoots Distributive Control and Safety Instrumented systems in support of safe, reliable operation of gas processing plants. The qualified candidate must possess and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and environmental policies. Communication with operations, I&E, maintenance, measurement, and engineering groups is crucial to successfully executing the duties of this position. Diagnose and maintain control system hardware and software - Support Microsoft Windows 2016 and Microsoft Server 2016 Operating Systems or newer and related hardware. All within a Microsoft Domain environment - Maintain documentation of control system as well as OT and optical fiber networks - Troubleshoot any control issues and implement corrective actions - Assist with the design and installation of new plant automation equipment - Assist with planning, installation, and maintenance of all processing equipment within the facilities - Consult with vendors in the development of new\upgraded equipment for plant automation systems - Maintain robust OT security and redundancy for Plant Control Networks - Provide accurate and timely information for all types of process equipment to maximize the profitability of plant operations - Assist in cost control of Plant Control System and OT Network maintenance - Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs. - Support ongoing maintenance, repairs and calibration of online chromatography and sample systems associated with natural gas processing and fractionation.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesMaintain, modify, and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and HMIs to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs.Support Microsoft Windows 2016 and Microsoft Server 2016 Operating Systems or newer and related hardware (some within a Microsoft Domain environment).Maintain documentation of control systems as well as OT networks and optical fiber networks.Troubleshoot any control issues and implement corrective actions.Assist with the design and installation of new automation equipment.Assist with planning, installation, and maintenance of all controls equipment within the facilities.Consult with vendors in the development of new\upgraded equipment for automation systems.Maintain robust OT security and redundancy for Control Networks.Provide accurate and timely information for all types of process equipment to maximize the profitability of operations.Assist in cost control of Control System and OT Network maintenance.EducationHigh School diploma or GED requiredWork ExperienceMinimum 5 years related DCS/SIS or PLC experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience with one or more of the following is required… Foxboro DCS, Rockwell PLCs and HMIs, PlantPAX, Aveva or WonderWare HMIs, Honeywell C-300 Controllers, Honeywell Safety Manager and/or Emerson DeltaV systems.Ability to read and understand P&ID's, electrical one-line diagrams and other complex drawings. Able to accurately red-line changes to drawings.Familiarity with requirements related to Process Safety Management and ability to perform functions necessary to implement changes to systems and maintain documentation in compliance with these requirements.Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage time when given multiple tasks.Must possess the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business-like and professional manner.Some travel may be required.Able to work overtime and respond to emergencies.Ability to meet regulatory testing requirements with all pertinent equipment as needed.Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and will be subject to random DOT drug testing.Capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.Capable of vigorous outdoor activities and have manual dexterity with physical ability to work extended hours, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, working with arms extended above the head, twisting upper body, standing for prolonged periods, walking on catwalks, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions.Licenses and CertificationsValid Driver's LicenseStrength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/RequirementsMedium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/RequirementsStanding: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)Working Conditions/EnvironmentEmployee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditionsWorking ConditionsWell lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)Potential electric shock (Occasionally)Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)