Overview
The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automation and control systems supporting oil and gas production operations. This position works with field equipment, instrumentation, PLC/RTU systems, and SCADA communications to ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation and control equipment on oil and gas production facilities.
- Install, configure, calibrate, and test instrumentation and automation devices.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and associated communication equipment.
- Work with pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation.
- Troubleshoot control valves, transmitters, switches, sensors, and actuators.
- Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, communication, and control-system issues.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on automation equipment.
- Support automation associated with wells, tank batteries, separators, compressors, pumps, SWDs, and other production equipment.
- Assist with new equipment installations, startups, commissioning, and system upgrades.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and control schematics.
- Document repairs, maintenance activities, equipment changes, and troubleshooting findings.
- Respond to field callouts and automation-related production issues as needed.
- Follow all company safety procedures and applicable electrical and operational standards.
Qualifications
- Previous automation, instrumentation, I&E, or controls experience within oil and gas production required.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
- Working knowledge of electrical and electronic control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot automation issues independently in a field environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between field locations as required.
- Ability to work outdoors and respond to callouts when necessary.
- High School Diploma or GED equiavelent required.
- Must meet conditional job offer requirements.