Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
📍 Location: Carlsbad, NM📄 Contract: 1-year renewable contract 🚙 Transportation: Agency truck provided
We are looking for an experienced Field Operator / Automation Technician to support Oil & Gas operations in Southeast New Mexico. This is a hands-on field role supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation, instrumentation, electrical, and communication equipment.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Automation and I&E equipment in the field.
- Work with PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communication equipment, and HMIs.
- Use SCADA systems to monitor field operations and equipment.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, ABB TotalFlow systems, Fisher ROC systems, transmitters, and electrical circuits.
- Support and troubleshoot communication systems, including FreeWave, XetaWave, Red Lion, ABB, Cambium, and fiber optic systems.
- Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures when required.
- Understand and support Oil & Gas production equipment and operations.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Work effectively as part of a team while also being able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Perform other operational duties as needed.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
- Ability to obtain certification for working at heights and using fall protection.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation after training, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexibility to work late when operational needs require it.
- Self-starter with the ability to take direction and learn from experienced personnel.
- Previous experience in Oil & Gas automation, instrumentation, electrical, or field operations.
- Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs and automation equipment.
- Experience with ABB TotalFlow, Fisher ROC, transmitters, and electrical components.
- Experience with SCADA systems and field communication equipment.
- Understanding of electrical circuits and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Oil & Gas production equipment and operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
- Safety-focused and able to follow established procedures.