Sr. MPD Systems Engineer
Posted on: 4 Mar 2022
Conroe, TX
Job Description
Person will be responsible for writing and sustaining software installed on Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) control systems using Siemens TIA Portal and Step 7 development environments as well as Microsoft Visual Studio development environments. When needed they will answer support calls from the field, research problems, and interface with other engineering groups to resolve problems or design new systems. Other duties include training field personnel, meeting with customers and operations personnel to review requirements, evaluate control software needs, and provided recommended actions to address stated requirements. Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles with a college degree or military training suitable to the role as well as Siemens and Microsoft training on the software used in this position. Periodic travel will be required for field trials or to work on problems that cannot be solved by service technicians.
Experience using Siemens development environment (TIA Portal / STEP 7).
Developed on Siemens 300, 1200, and 1500 model PLCs. Experience with all Siemens supported programming languages including Siemens STL.
Experienced in software development for Siemens SIMATIC HMIs or similar HMI systems.
Built control networks using Profibus DP/PA, MODBUS, and TCP/IP.
Experience interfacing with analog pressure sensors.
Basic knowledge of flow metering technologies.
Experience writing controls for electric and hydraulic actuators for valves and/or chokes.
Installation, deployment, and support of Windows Embedded PCs / Workstations.
Basic knowledge of controls in explosive / potentially explosive environments.
Strong communications skills – verbal and written.
Good organizer and ability to prioritize tasks with minimal management direction.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Ability use multi-meter / signal generators as needed to diagnose signal problems.
Write and maintain project plans and timelines.
Write Scope of Supply proposals as needed to support sales opportunities.
Work with other engineering teams as needed to price development and manufacture new controls products.
Experience using Windows Visual Studio to develop applications and HMIs used for controls and automation.
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National Oilwell Varco
Houston, TX
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production worldwide. It operates in three segments: Wellbore Technologies, Completion & Production Solutions, and Rig Technologies. The Wellbore Technologies segment offers various equipment and technologies used to perform drilling operations. It also provides solids control and waste management equipment and services; drilling fluids; portable power generation products; drill and wired pipes; drilling optimization and automation services; tubular inspection, repair, and coating services; rope access inspection, instrumentation, and measuring and monitoring services; downhole and fishing tools; steerable technologies; hole openers; and drill bits.
The Completion & Production Solutions segment provides equipment and technologies for hydraulic fracture stimulation, including pressure pumping trucks, blenders, sanders, hydration units, injection units, flowline, and manifolds; well intervention, such as coiled tubing units, coiled tubing, and wireline units, as well as blowout preventers and tools; onshore production comprising fluid processing systems, composite pipes, surface transfer and progressive cavity pumps, and artificial lift systems; offshore production that include fluid processing systems, floating production systems, and subsea production technologies; and connectors for conductor pipes. The Rig Technologies segment offers substructures, derricks, and masts; cranes; jacking systems; pipe lifting, racking, rotating, and assembly systems; mud pumps; blowout preventers; drives and generators; rig instrumentation and control systems; mooring, anchor, and deck handling machinery; and pipelay and construction systems.
It also provides spare parts, repair, and rentals, as well as remote equipment monitoring, technical support, field service, and customer training services. The company was founded in 1862 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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IndustryOil and Gas
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No. of Employees34,220
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