Automation Service Technician

Overview 

Liberty Lift Solutions is currently seeking an Automation Technician to join our growing team of specialists to perform routine diagnostic checks on an in-house automated rod pump control systems (Pump-Off Controllers and Integrated Variable Frequency Drives), isolate and repair problems, assist with inventory preparation, provide technical support, and perform field installations and repairs as needed. The Automation Technician will work closely with other technicians and production personnel in our Midland headquarters.  This is a field-based position. 

Responsibilities 

•   Responsible for the day-to-day support, preparation, testing, preventive maintenance, programming, calibration, and development of various automation equipment for field locations to include well sites, wellhead controls, and tank batteries.  


•   Installation, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of facility and wellsite communication equipment and instruments, including frequent work with PLC, POC and VSD's.  


•   Coordinate maintenance activities with operations daily.  


•   Coordinate contractors when work needs arise.  


•   Manage ticketing process for each job completed 


•   Perform testing on all new and existing facility end devices for functionality, shutdowns, and alarm notifications.  


•   Lead automation failure analysis and recommendations going forward.  


•   Utilize all necessary safe work practices when performing automation work.  


•   Frequent communication with the operation team, Scada/IT group, measurement, and engineering. 

Skills/Qualifications  

•   3 years of automation experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred  


•   PLC programming experience in oil and gas field operations is preferred  


•   Experience with all industry standard POC’s/VFD’s, various communication protocols, load cells,   load cables, and inclinometers is preferred 


•   Experience with troubleshooting Serial and Ethernet radio systems  


•   Prefer experience working with wellhead plumbing 


•   Must have good computer, written and verbal communication skills.  


•   Must have a good understanding of field radio communications and SCADA systems.  


•   Strong time-management skills, customer service orientation and good interpersonal skills.  


•   Able to lift more than 50 lbs. and climb ladders and stairways.  


•   Apprentice or Journeymen electrical certification preferred.  

Diversity Statement (EEO)  

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.