Seeking an Automation Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing, configuring, and testing equipment/devices, as well as setting up controllers, devices, and communication protocols with minimal assistance.
Primary Responsibilities -
-Install, program, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment.
-Maintain and repair automation and electrical systems for upstream onshore oil and gas operations.
-Provide on-site automation support and serve as a technical resource for control systems and field instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, vibration, etc.).
-Ensure compliance with industry and corporate process control standards.
-Follow PLC programming practices, standards, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
-Identify and implement improvements for instrumentation and control systems.
-Utilize CMMS (SAP) for maintenance operations.
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Education: 2-year Instrumentation or Automation Technology degree (GPA 2.5+) or equivalent technical experience with a strong safety record or a GED.
Experience: 3+ years in the oil field.
Skills:
-Intermediate knowledge of well RTU design, programming, and troubleshooting.
-Intermediate understanding of analog/discrete instrumentation and communication protocols (serial, Ethernet).
-Basic ability to maintain PLC programs (function block, ladder logic, structured text) and HMI operator interfaces.
-Familiarity with industry standards (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows OS.
Work Requirements:
-Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.
-Willingness to travel and work in various locations as needed.
-Ability to work under air (fit test) and from aerial manlift platforms.
-Qualified to work on electrical equipment up to 480V (training and PPE provided).
-Proficiency with Lufkin 1.0, 2.0, and Weatherford pump-off controllers.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.