Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Understand the Schlumberger Well Services field process used to fracture and cement oil/gas wells.
Develop a control and automation strategy for equipment used to fracture and cement oil/gas wells.
Development control and automation system with real time data acquisition and control systems.
Model the automation systems to reduce implementation and test times.
Control system hardware selection (PLCs, HMIs, enclosures, cables, network switches, power supplies, etc.)
Verification of system function in the lab and in the field.
Construction of prototypes.
Creation of schematics and diagrams.
Preparation of test plans and reports.
Critical analysis of product requirements and creation of specifications.
Competencies:
Knowledge of process control and automation systems.
Knowledge of modelling processes.
Knowledge of process control concepts (feedback and feedforward)
PID controller tuning
Firmware programming
SCADA systems
Technical writing skills
Supplier relations
Adherence to schedules and budgets
Basic engineering change-control processes (ECRs, ECOs)
Firmware testing with real and simulated hardware
Data analysis (Excel, Matlab)
Estimation of task duration and resource requirements
Education
Phd in Engineering.
Years of Relevant Experience:
10-15 years engineering experience.
5+ years experience as lead engineer.
