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