Automation Specialist Job Description:

Experience & Skills:

• 5-10 years of automation and I&E experience
• Must possess a basic knowledge required to program, configure, and troubleshoot various PLC’s/RTU’s such as Emerson ROC, ABB Total flow, Scada Pak, IDEC, Allen Bradley
• Knowledge of Modbus communication protocols
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting radio communications leveraging multiple types of communication protocols
• Troubleshooting and calibrating various types of instrumentation
• Able to read and understand P&ID’s.
• Able to read and understand Cause & Effect documents
• Background and understanding in Instrumentation and Low Voltage Electrical Systems.
• Background and understanding in NEC code requirements as it pertains to the Oil & Gas Industry
• Background and understanding in troubleshooting various VFD’s, motor starters, motors, and electrical distribution systems
• Background and understanding in Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Processes.

Experience using the following equipment:

• Multimeter
• Megger
• Amp Probe
• Calibration equipment (HAT, Crystal, loop calibrator, etc.)
• Handheld electrical tools needed to perform his or her job duties

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, calibrate, and repair end devices such as transmitters, switches, fire eyes, hazardous gas detection, level detection
• Maintain and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment such as valve actuators, positioners, electric motors, VFD’s, motor starters and electrical distribution panels
• Maintain and repair control system components such as PLC’s, HMI’s, UPS Systems and RTU’s
• Maintain and repair solar charging systems
• Maintain and repair communication equipment

Education/Training:

• Associates degree in industrial instrumentation /automation is preferred
• Journeyman Electrician license for Texas and/or New Mexico is preferred
• Must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, technical, and functional skills with the ability to multi-task and be willing to learn.
• Must be able to take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations, and field personnel.

Work conditions:

• Subject to time pressures and constraints and is also dependent on input from others.
• Exposure to and driving in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, sun, rain, hail, sleet, snow, high winds, etc.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Odessa, TX 79765: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)