Power Technical Specialist

Company: Pioneer Natural Resources
Location: Midland
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Job Summary: Work as liaison between Permian Asset Team and electrical providers ensuring that power is connected on time to Pioneer locations. Work with Electrical Engineers to assist assets in design and development of distribution projects and execute construction of those projects utilizing field electrical foreman, inspectors and contractors as needed. Conduct long term planning to ensure that Pioneer electrical distribution and utility transmission capacity meets current and future demand. Coordinate industry activities and coalitions to ensure power infrastructure development according to best industry practices. Job Duties:

• Facilitate electrical installations for all PAT SWDs, TBs and Wells and work with PWM in electrifying critical water wells on generators. AFE generation, contractor bidding, bid evaluation and award, and monitor AFE costs. Manage project scope and execution utilizing field electrical foreman and contract personnel as required.
• Expanding the use of the Milsoft electrical model, will refine current process to ensure model is up to date. Responsible for expanding use of model into WinMilMap and creating GIS record of all Permian Electrical infrastructure. Use model to conduct detailed analysis of current and future capacity of Pioneer's electrical distribution network.
• Audit PMEs for accuracy on fusing and cap banks and analysis in Milsoft - voltage drop, load flow, capacitor bank placements, and fuse studies.
• Responsible for the project management of any capacitor bank placements/fuse coordination.
• Coordinate with utilities and PAT on Voltage Conversions and construction designs (voltage drop/load flow.
• Attend PAT morning meetings and aid in remediating any electrical problems associated with providers. Serve as primary contact with providers.
• Assist on other projects such as development and execution of PM programs, run time analysis, energy allocation, and design standards as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in PBPA Electrical Coalition to coordinate industry wide Permian Basin customer service, electrical load growth, and power quality initiatives with utilities, ERCOT, and PUC. Qualifications:
  • BS degree required, preferably in computer science, geology, economics, mathematics or related area. Education should include mathematical and computer training. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, specifically, power line design, construction and maintenance experience.
  • 10 years' experience in an engineering technician role in the oil & gas or electric utility industry required. Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
  • ARC GIS skills preferred but not required.
  • Able to make recommendations based on technical analysis or experience and issue alerts when necessary. Strong understanding of engineering processes and concepts. Capable of performing at level of 2nd year Engineer. Able to prepare and present detailed technical presentations to engineering audiences. Able to work on a wide range of projects and provide robust analysis.
  • Must be able to conduct work independently or with little or no supervision.
  • Advanced proficiency in electric power line design, construction, and maintenance practices and procedures . . Must have the ability to estimate construction project costs and timelines for writing AFE's and scheduling coordination. Writes original or supplemental AFE's and tracks spending.
  • Works with technical staff and professionals, and/or management independently.
  • Shares best practices with and mentors other electric distribution field foremen and inspectors. Raises foreman and inspector talent level through teaching and mentoring.
  • Must have a proven track record of success in project execution and/or performance of operational responsibilities, as well as developing and maintaining relationships within Pioneer.
  • Position will require monthly travel to Midland to work with electrical foremen and inspectors. Pioneer Natural Resources is an EEO/disability/veteran Employer.

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