Continental Resources, Inc.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

About This Job

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer is responsible for the electrical engineering needs of the company as we explore and produce our land-based oil and gas assets. These engineering needs include, but are not limited to, basic electrical information, industry standards, specifications, site electrification & design review, utility coordination & billing analysis, bonding & grounding, lightning & static mitigation, electrical area classification, and electrical safety. This individual will work closely with the production and facility engineers and I&E personnel to provide well-engineered solutions to our electrical power requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Train and mentor non-electrical engineers and personnel in electrical fundamentals as applied to onshore oil and gas production.

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Provide support for development and updating technical standards and best electrical engineering practices both inside and outside of the company.

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Prepare electrical specifications for the purchase of materials and services.

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Coordinate and manage the required electrical design and installation of power systems prevalent in the oil and gas industry.

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Work with power delivery partners to evaluate the most cost-effective energy choices.

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Interpret and disseminate electrical code requirements for Operations.

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Analyze power data to determine optimal operating efficiencies.

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Develop practices and processes that can efficiently support the growing electrical needs of the entire company.

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Interface with the Business Units at all levels.

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Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

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Technically proficient in electrical engineering.

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Ability to perform economic analysis and justification.

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Proficiency in dealing with and managing projects through 3rd party companies – specifically electrical service providers.

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Demonstrated analytical skills.

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Proficient computer skills.

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Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

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Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

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Manages complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

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Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

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Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role.

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Ability to travel as needed, approximately 25% of the time.

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Strong knowledge of technical codes/standards and engineering best practices of the upstream oil and gas industry, including API RPs.

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An acceptable pre-employment background screen and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

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Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.

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Advanced technical knowledge in electrical engineering.

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Electrical power infrastructure knowledge and understanding.

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Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association(NFPA/NEC) /National Electrical (IEEE/IES/API) code/standards and requirements.

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Knowledgeable in NESC/RUS codes/standards, and requirements.

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Working knowledge of regulatory processes and public utility companies (PUC).

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Experience with SKM modeling of electrical power systems.

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Proficient with I&E design drawings.

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Project management experience.

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Experience in well site automation, measurement, and controls.

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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE exam) passed, leading to Professional Engineering (P.E.) certification.

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Experience with CAD and Peloton products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, and stooping.

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Occasional lifting, up to 25 pounds.

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Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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