TCOM Lead

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Job SummaryDescription

This position is in the ConocoPhillips L48 Digital Infrastructure group which provides telecommunications support to the fields in the L48 Business Unit. The position is in L48 Business Unit and reports to the L48 IT Infrastructure Supervisor. The position is responsible for both conventional and RF based networks located at enterprise locations, tower sites, well sites, and area facilities in the L48 Permian fields.
Job Description
Your responsibilities may include:

• 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
• Operational Leadership of a small team
• Provide second level field support for various wireless technologies:
• Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave technologies, both licensed and unlicensed
• 802.11 Wi-Fi
• Land mobile radio systems (LMR)
• SCADA RTU's and PLC's
• SCADA Data Collectors

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• 5+ years of experience supporting OT/IT networking
• 5+ years of experience with various wireless technologies including point to multi point, point to point, mesh, and 802.11 wi-fi
• 5+ years of experience with Cisco IOS command line
• 5+ years of experience network troubleshooting utilizing the OSI model
• 3+ years of experience in Leadership of Teams, Projects, and/or Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor's 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 or equivalent certification in Routing and Switching
• 3+ years of experience with Aviat, Cambium, ABB Tropos, and Freewave/ GE Orbit 900mhz radio products
• 3+ years of experience with DC/AC power solutions and sizing; 12vdc, 24vdc, 48vdc, 120vac, 240vac
• 3+ years of experience with DNS, DHCP, packet capture software, and IP address/Subnetting
• 3+ years of Link-profiling and RF propagation software experience
• 3+ years of experience with Modbus TCP protocols and Technologies
• 3+ years of experience with SNMP based monitoring software
• 1+ years of experience with serial communications including RS232 and RS485
• 1+ 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+ years of experience with microwave link design, planning, and troubleshooting
• 1+ years of experience with Netonix, cnMatrix, Stratix, Palo Alto Firewall technologies
• Intermediate knowledge of existing and emerging cellular technologies
• Intermediate knowledge of parts 90 and 101 of CFR47 (FCC regulations)
• 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 by continuing to learn
• Passion for excelling in next generation technologies
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change, encourages innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability through resourcefulness, flexibility and positivity

Apply Before: June 6, 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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