Staff DT Field Coordinator

Location: 

The Woodlands, TX, US, 77380

Req ID:  2678

Western Midstream is a master limited partnership formed to own, develop, acquire, and operate midstream assets. We are engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing, and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, and disposing of produced water for our customers.

Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. 

Job Summary:

Western Midstream seeks a Staff DT Field Coordinator to join the team located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, administering, maintaining, and monitoring DT-OT systems and network infrastructure, including ICS, SCADA, and related technologies. The role involves ensuring system stability, performance, and security compliance, while also supporting integration and collaboration between DT and OT teams.

  

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with OT systems, including ICS, SCADA, and related technologies (PLCs, Inductive Automation Ignition, Distributed Controls Systems, Serial to Ethernet devices, and AutoSol ACM);
  • Networking, cybersecurity principles, and industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, MQTT, RS485, RS232, EthernetIP, and wireless communication);
  • System monitoring tools and performance analysis (IT ticketing systems, and Network Performance Monitoring Tool);
  • Lead projects that will involve IT and OT components;
  • Analyze, design, and develop IT-OT application systems and technologies (Aveva Pi);
  • Proficiency in IT systems including servers, operating systems, and databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Azure infrastructure, Linux, VMWare, and HyperV);
  • Familiar with Oil and Gas processing facilities (well site extraction, pipeline transportation, compression, and water disposal).

 

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, implement, administer, maintain and monitor DT-OT systems and network infrastructure (including ICS, SCADA, and related technologies).
  • Perform routine maintenance, updates, and upgrades to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Oversee user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve OT system issues and anomalies in a timely manner.
  • Implement and manage incident response procedures to address system outages or disruptions.
  • Ensure OT systems comply with relevant security standards and policies; and conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Monitor and manage OT network security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
  • Continuously monitor OT system performance and reliability.
  • Analyze system metrics and performance data to identify and address potential issues proactively.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and procedures.
  • Prepare and present reports on system performance, incidents, and maintenance activities.
  • Liaison between DT and OT teams to ensure seamless communication, integration, collaboration and operation of OT systems.
  • Provide technical support and training to staff as needed.
  • Lead projects that involve both DT and OT components; ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Participate in OT system upgrades, installations, and other projects.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of new technologies.
  • May telecommute, commutability to the office required.

 

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or a related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or a field coordinator-related occupation. Alternatively, 7 years of experience in the job offered or a field coordinator-related occupation. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

 

Travel Requirements:

  • 10% domestic travel required.

 

 

Work Schedule:

  • This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees.  All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories.  This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.  

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