What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Danos?
Job Title: Automation Technician
Employer: Danos LLC
Work Schedule: 10/4
Location: Pecos, TX
Pay: DOE (Depends on Experience)
About the Role: Imagine yourself as an Automation Technician, responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance on all field instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
What's in it for you?
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
Life Insurance: Life insurance for peace of mind.
401K Company Match: Opportunities for long-term savings with a company match.
Employee Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
See Below For Benefits Included With Most Positions But Not All - Ask Danos Recruiter or Account Manager For Details:
Gas Card and Company Vehicle: Stay mobile and avoid wear and tear on your personal vehicle.
Company Phone or Phone Allowance: Stay connected with a company-provided phone or phone allowance.
Paid Vacation and Holidays: Enjoy your time off with our paid vacation and holidays benefits.
Responsibilities:
Operational Activity:
- Assists with monitoring instrumentation, electrical facilities and related control systems with primary focus on Electrical; Strong focus on motors and VFD’s.
- Assist with forecasting electrical, automation and instrumentation needs for expansion projects
- Calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains electronic and pneumatic instruments
- Installs and overhaul of electrical system components and technical equipment
- Routes and sets up electric power generation, distribution and control systems
- Tracks projects and repairs conducted for assigned locations and facilities
- Orders/receives/stocks and dispenses spares and materials
- Maintains a preventive maintenance system with complete records
- Monitors, maintains, and understands operating, fire protection systems
- Troubleshoots telephone and communications equipment
- Assists with maintenance and operation of sites
- Use a variety of automation software including Cygnet, Delta V, Allen Bradley, RS Logic 5000
- Performs maintenance duties required to maintain operations and regulatory compliance
- Provides electrical and automation services and expertise to field operations and corporate oil & gas entities
- Ensures compliance to regulations and internal and external safety standards
- Acts as a liaison between field personnel and functional support groups providing operational input to projects
- Maintains effective communication with area personnel to ensure all team project objectives can be met
- Assist with forecasting electrical, automation and instrumentation needs for expansion projects
Competencies:
- Strong initiative and self starter
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills
- Ability to keep neat and accurate records
- Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
- Strong mentoring skillsets
- Ability to work as a team
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of Land O&G Apprentice Electrician and/or Instrumentation and Electrical experience specific to motors and VFD's; in lieu of experience, candidate with Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Instrumentation and Electrical acceptable
- Certifications in Instrumentation and Electrical preferred
- Cygnet, Delta V, Allen Bradley, RS Logic 5000 software experience preferred
- Must be willing to work in Orla, TX and/or Midland, TX based on assignment
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Most work will be based in Orla, TX and/or work in Midland, TX per assignment
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.
- Walking, bending, and stooping are required.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
- Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
- Must be able to work 12-hour days, with shifts beginning on Wednesdays at Noon.
