TCOM Analyst III

Job#: 2038991

Job Description:

• Support of Field Network Infrastructure and Well Communications
  • Understand basic Oil & Gas operations
  • Maintain and build on 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.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues by navigating through peer-to-peer communication on the field network using packet captures.
  • Familiar with cable and RF test equipment such spectrum analyzers
  • 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

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 1+ years’ experience with various wireless technologies including point to multi point, point to point, mesh, and 802.11 wi-fi.
• 1+ years’ experience with Ethernet switching and routing
• 1+ years’ experience with Cisco IOS command line
• 1+ years’ experience troubleshooting utilizing the OSI model
• 1+ years’ experience with DNS, DHCP, and IP address/Subnetting
• 1+ years experience with CAT network cabling including terminating and troubleshooting
• 1+ years experience with Fiber cabling
• Knowledge and experience with DC/AC power solutions and sizing; 12vdc, 24vdc, 48vdc, 120vac,
• Willingness to travel overnight to other office locations.

• CCNA or equivalent certification in Routing and Switching
• 1+ years’ experience with packet capture software
• 1+ years’ experience with SNMP based monitoring software
• 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
• 3+ Years’ experience supporting enterprise networking including telecom circuits
• 1+ Years’ experience with ServiceNow (Incident/Asset/Change Management)
• Experience with Aviat, Cambium, ABB Tropos, Sierra Wireless, GE Orbit, Cradlepoint, and Motorola UHF radio systems manufacturers
• Link-profiling and RF propagation software experience
• 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
• Familiarity with existing and emerging cellular technologies
• Experience with microwave link design, planning, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of parts 90 and 101 of CFR47 (FCC regulations)
• Report writing experience
• SCADA systems
• Experience with serial communications including RS232 and RS485
• 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
• Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills
• Strive to be self-sufficient as they continue to learn
• Passion for excelling in next generation technologies, continuing to learn new and advancing technologies.

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