Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Technician
Location: Canadian, TX/Pampa, TX
Pay: DOE

Position Summary:
Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation facility equipment to improve oilfield system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Duties:

• Coordinate Maintenance activities at a local level.
• Represent the Automation team in facility maintenance-related correspondence.
• Understand the facilities process, equipment, and design that best support the Asset team.
• Maintain maintenance schedule, implementation, and compliance to design.
• Assist in tracking and reporting Maintenance costs.
• Provide accurate quotes for automation and maintenance projects.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete for all automation projects and stored in a central location.
• Assist in the implementation of design for facilities within guidelines of automation standards.
• Communicate all Maintenance activities with Asset Teams.
• Mentor and Train Automation Well Specialists on facility process flow and PLC, HMI, and end device troubleshooting.
• Respond and provide automation support during all outages.
• Work off of the assigned schedule and maintain no out-of-compliance work orders.
• Preform Facility communication and PLC troubleshooting support.
• Provide analytical support on facility problems.
• Provide input on new technologies.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in an orderly manner to included proper management of PLC programs, PLC panel wiring, and cleanliness of automation equipment.

Skills, Competencies:

• Expert-level understanding of automation and electrical design principles.
• Extensive experience in Instrumentation & Electrical / Automation codes and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of material specifications and application
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines
• Strong Leadership and Mentoring skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work with a team and communicate with other functions.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Be knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programming simulation, and testing
• Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills
• Strong written, oral, and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of RTUs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.

Education/Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree or 5-years of equivalent working experience
• 4-year technical degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas onshore production operations
• Competent knowledge of oil and gas automation systems
• Competent knowledge of oil and gas process facilities
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Candidate must live within a 50 to 75-mile radius of the job site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

Salary : $30 - $40