L48, Field TCOM Analyst

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Job Summary

Job Description

This position is in the ConocoPhillips L48 IT Infrastructure group which provides telecommunications support to the fields in the L48 Business Unit. The position is in the Midland office and is responsible for enterprise locations, tower sites, well sites, and area facilities in the L48 Permian fields.

This role will be located in Midland, TX.

Your responsibilities may include:

Support of Field Network Infrastructure and Well Communications

Understand basic Oil & Gas operations

Business Unit relationships by acting as IT liaison with Operations

Accommodate new SCADA implementation at the production facilities by providing connectivity for process control and data gathering

Develop IT training and knowledge articles for BU operations to leverage for TCOM related issues

Familiar with cable and RF test equipment

Communicate planned changes to the field network accurately and effectively and understand how those changes impact Oil & Gas operations

Issue and maintain IP Address/DNS for all network connected devices for new facility builds

Coordinate and supervise capital projects in the Business Unit in accordance with L48 and BU safety policies and guidelines

Monitor and provide metrics of network performance to BU Operations and IT leadership

Oversee emergency power generators, site cleanliness, and site security for all tower locations

Manage Process Control Networks (PCN) that communicate via IT infrastructure that will stop Oil & Gas production if connections are lost

Provide second level field support for various wireless technologies:

Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave technologies, both licensed and unlicensed

Multiple Carrier connected cellular systems

802.11 Wi-Fi

Land mobile radio systems (LMR)

Communications to SCADA RTU’s/PLC’s, SCADA Data Collectors, and Electrical Reclosers/Relays

Basic/Required:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

1 or more years of experience working L48 TCOM processes and procedures

1 or more years of experience with various wireless technologies including point to multi point, point to point, mesh, and 802.11 wi-fi.

1 or more years of experience with Ethernet switching and routing

1 or more years of experience with Cisco IOS command line

1 or more years of experience troubleshooting utilizing the OSI model

1 or more years of experience with DNS, DHCP, and IP address/Subnetting

1 or more years of experience with CAT network cabling including terminating and troubleshooting

1 or more years of experience with Fiber cabling

Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel overnight to other ConocoPhillips locations 25% on yearly basis

Preferred:

Bachelors degree or higher in Business Admin/Mgmt, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, other related business field, other related technical field, or foreign equivalent

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent certification in Routing and Switching

3 or more years of experience supporting enterprise networking including telecom circuits

1 or more years of experience with serial communications including RS232 and RS485

1 or more years of experience with packet capture software

1 or more years of experience with SNMP based monitoring software

1 or more years of experience with ServiceNow (Incident/Asset/Change Management)

1 or more years of xperience with Aviat, Cambium, ABB Tropos, Sierra Wireless, GE Orbit, Cradlepoint, and Motorola UHF radio systems manufacturers

1 or more years of Link-profiling and RF propagation software experience

1 or more years of experience in microwave (licensed and un-licensed), MAS-SCADA, Private LTE, LoRaWan, IOT, Land Mobile, tower structures, and FCC and FAA regulations for the aforementioned

1 or more years of experience with microwave link design, planning, and troubleshooting

1 or more years of report writing experience

Intermediate level of knowledge with existing and emerging cellular technologies

Intermediate level of knowledge of parts 90 and 101 of CFR47 (FCC regulations)

Intermediate level of knowledge with DC/AC power solutions and sizing; 12vdc, 24vdc, 48vdc, 120vac, 240vac

SCADA systems

Team player able to work collaboratively in an environment of mixed disciplines including field operations, I&E, contractors, and corporate engineering groups to provide reliable communications to the business

Strive to be self-sufficient as they continue to learn

Passion for excelling in next generation technologies, continuing to learn new and advancing technologies

Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for whats right

Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results

Apply Before:

October 11, 2024

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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