Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating automation systems throughout the region in which they are assigned. Incumbents will provide both day to day support and preventive maintenance to critical equipment utilized at various field locations including well sites, compressor stations, tank batteries and saltwater disposals. The technician must have an understanding of industrial communication equipment and systems, including PLC programming and configurations, within an oil and gas production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 14/14 Schedule

The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary:

• Install and maintain automation equipment and communication instruments throughout the Permian Basin
• Program and configure PLC devices to ensure operational efficiency and reliability
• Install and calibrate numerous level, pressure, and temperature transmitters on crucial production equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain various communication devices located at remote operational facilities
• Perform testing on all new and existing devices for functionality, shutdowns, and alarm notifications (loop checks)
• Communicate regularly with operations, SCADA, engineering, and measurement teams
• Coordinate contract workers as needed to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be proficient in Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, studio 500, Direct Automation PLCs
• Position requires skills normally obtained through the completion of high school, GED, or equivalent
• This position typically requires 2 or more years of experience in oilfield operations, gas plants, or related experience with PLC and configurations, as well as understanding of electronic flow meters and other production equipment
• Experience in new well and facility commissioning and startups
• Experience with Fisher ROC, ABB Total flow (RMC), Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5000, and various automation equipment end devices strongly preferred
• Established proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently
• Must have strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
• This position requires a valid state issued driver’s license and employees must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening at hire. Incumbents in this position are also subject to random drug and alcohol screenings as per the DOT regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4x12
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlsbad, NM: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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