Automation Technician

Job Overview:

Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automation, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems at oil and gas production facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, communication devices, control panels, and SCADA-related equipment.


• Install, calibrate, and repair pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation.


• Diagnose electrical and control-system failures involving relays, sensors, transmitters, switches, power supplies, and wiring.


• Install and maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs, soft starters, disconnects, transformers, and electrical distribution equipment.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, one-line diagrams, and P&IDs.


• Install, terminate, test, and label power, control, instrumentation, and communication wiring.


• Perform preventive maintenance and operational testing on electrical and automation equipment.


• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks and cellular or radio-based remote monitoring systems.


• Document completed work, equipment condition, test results, materials used, and recommended repairs.


• Follow applicable electrical codes, customer requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety policies.


• Coordinate with operations personnel to minimize downtime and return equipment to safe, reliable operation.

Key Essential Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.


• Ability to work well with others and effectively communicate in a team environment to accomplish customer and team goals.


• Strong work ethic and ability to operate with minimal supervision.


• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and able to respond to call outs.


• Ability to work away from home on scheduled rotations as needed.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.


• Valid Driver's License.


• Must speak write and read English fluently.


• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and is subject to random drug testing.


• Must be capable to physical duties in outdoor environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental/Health/Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Sick time


• Per Diem

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift


• 12 hour shift


• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Holidays


• Monday to Friday


• On call


• Overtime


• Weekend availability