I & E Technician

Gulfport Energy is seeking a full-time I & E Technician in Lindsay, OK. The role involves providing technical support for safety and control systems in oil and gas operations, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and collaborating with field operators and engineers. Candidates should have knowledge of electrical principles and various measurement devices.
Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma.

Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.

Title:

I & E Technician

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

FLSA:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The I & E Technician will work directly with field operators, production personnel, engineers, contractors, and roustabouts to provide technical support and assistance for safety system, control system, metering, and data collection. This position includes the planning, implementation, and maintenance of various integrated systems utilized to monitor and control the movement, storage, and distribution of oil, gas, and water products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This role installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation, control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes such as the compression, dehydration, measurement, transmission and storage of natural gas. Installation includes mounting, wiring, connecting, testing, configuring, and programming instruments and devices
• Performs maintenance which includes routine calibration, and functional testing of process instruments and devices, documentation of calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the remote monitoring system, verification of data communication systems that provide real time process and alarm information to operators and administrators
• Troubleshooting includes the utilization of equipment such as a laptop computer, multi-meter, instrument/device communicator, device software, documenting process calibrator, etc.
• Develops and maintains interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities
• Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, supports, and/or assists contractors and employees in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets
• Ensures regulatory and compliance standards are met
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles
• Knowledge of Measurement devices (Press, Flow, Temperature, Moisture, Vibration, Speed, Density, Level) and ability to calibrate the same
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Knowledge of Ethernet Communications Equipment
• Knowledge of Valves and Positioners
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Control Systems and Devices
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Bureau of Standards Transmitter calibration and tolerance standards
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of flow controllers (Emerson Controllers, ROC 800, Flowboss 107)
• Knowledge of cloud-based software programs and the ability to interpret control system software for the purpose of diagnostic troubleshooting
• Ability to use computers, iPhones, iPads and office equipment
• Ability to pass electrical, electronic and pneumatic equipment, and digital equipment troubleshooting tests
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings and component diagrams
• Ability to define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment
• Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to complete projects assigned with necessary follow up within deadlines
• Employment contingent upon submission to and successful completion of pre-placement drug test along with random drug testing and a motor vehicle record check

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High School or GED
• Associates Degree in technical field preferred
• Minimum 2 years oil and gas experience preferred, with previous I & E, SCADA or process control systems experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are typical to that of the field environment, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Ability to climb vessel ladders and work at heights up to 25 feet
• Must be able to walk, stand, and otherwise navigate uneven rural terrain
• This position requires walking or standing for extended periods in all types of terrain and working in environments of extreme temperatures (heat, cold, dust, etc.)
• Must be able to manually open and close valves and other equipment
• Must be able to use pipe wrenches and other applicable oilfield related tools
• Exposure to loud noise, occupational hazards, or outdoor elements
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and walkways as associated with oilfield environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear
• The employee frequently is required to use hands along with fingers, to type, squeeze, handle or feel materials
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, 75-100 lbs. on an occasional basis

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both a professional office environment and a field environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, iPads, iPhones, laptop computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This job also operates in a field environment with equipment, dust, debris, and varying weather conditions.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time hourly non-exempt position. Days and hours of work will vary due to workload and needs of the company.

TRAVEL:

Frequent travel is expected for this position.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:

This position is designated as safety sensitive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.