Automation Systems Developer - Cygnet

Automation Systems Developer - Cygnet-00034692

Description

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the , including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit

Our greatest asset has been, and will continue to be, our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of  Automation Systems Developer - Cygnet in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), based in  Houston or Midland, TX.

Primary Purpose

The Automation Systems Developer will manage the existing Cygnet System and the team supporting Capital and Maintenance Projects. Candidate shall be responsible for improving the Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency of the existing system by providing solutions that enable operators to be proactive rather than reactive by implementing a high-performance HMI, increase remote operability by implementing role-based security profiles and leveraging the PLC and Local Operator Interface's (LOI) capabilities, such as PlantPax to simplify the movement of Operators between assets by standardizing the SCADA system design used for the OxyOnshore Assets.

Candidate will be responsible for improving the performance of existing Production Roll-ups to provide an accurate Production Report to the Operations and Accounting Systems. This role collaborates with the Remote Operations Center, the Facilities engineering groups, and other divisions to facilitate safe and efficient monitoring and control of field operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reduce downtime by reducing troubleshooting time. Streamline how operators locate equipment alarms, enabling them to trend related data points.
• Reduce downtime by reducing reaction times to alarms by deploying Field Mobility.
• Increase compliance with corporate policies and reduce downtime by creating First Out Reports that help Operations understand what triggered emergency shutdowns.
• Improve the Effectiveness & Efficiency of the Cygnet System by Standardizing the SCADA system design used to monitor Oxy Onshore assets.Reduce time to market and cost of configuring new assets in the different automation applications by using a standardized, templatized instantiation process and configuring multiple modules based on a single input.Innovate Processes to replicate Data to reduce the Cost to build a new facility in the Cygnet environment Analyze and optimize the existing SCADA screens to remove bottlenecks and ensure the reliability and Operability of the overall systemReduce troubleshooting time for PLC programmers by simplifying the search for data in the HMI.
• Provide CygNet development and support using tools such as database configuration utilities, graphics editor and other administration tools.
• Provide extensive hands-on SCADA application experience such as Iconics, and OPC Server configuration / support.
• Ensure that appropriate design specifications and standards are being used in the design process.
• Ensures project design is consistent with the client's integrity management standard use of Guidance on Certification and industry standards.
• Provides safe, operable, and efficient equipment designs aligned with HSE and OPS standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform break-fix and troubleshooting support of CygNet and its related infrastructure including business interfaces, remote devices, HMI network and hardware platforms.
• Assists with the development of operation procedures and training and coordinates work efforts with the Technical Authority
• Work closely with Operations, Measurement and Engineering to ensure the SCADA System is being developed to established standards.
• Coordinate between asset teams, field automation, facility engineers, production engineers, accounting & function leadership to ensure SCADA designs support operational needs\issues and accounting workflow

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