Automation Technician

Overview

The Automation Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection, calibration, repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of electronic equipment and systems. This position will work closely with the Automation specialists to ensure quality repairs, device installations and integration of the automation systems and other equipment while maintaining and modifying components to full service capacity. The Automation Technician must possess skills to perform electrical troubleshooting installs and repairs.

• Must work safely at all times.
• Perform accurate timekeeping in HR management system and submit on time per payroll deadlines.
• Provide electrical installation and maintenance of automation systems.
• Manage instrumentation calibrations, wireless instrumentation and solar powered systems.
• Design, develop and maintain technical and operations documentation for each facility, as well as other end users using the automation system.
• Assist IT department in troubleshooting and maintaining internet connection and equipment at each facility for the automation system, as well as other critical systems.
• Order, manage installation and maintain the inventory of automation devices including motor controllers, drives, and PLC equipment used at the facilities.
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
• Take callouts on evenings and weekends.
• Understand and utilize internal CMMS ticket system and external support for devices.
• Coordinate networking TCP/IP with internal IT department.
• Verify third party work to include materials needed, proposals and invoices, and coordinate start and completion schedules.
• Interface with other groups within the company (Operations, EHS, GIS, Accounting, Engineering, etc.) to ensure user needs are met.
• Develop and maintain training tools to help other engineers, operators and controllers maintain and operate the system and facilities.
• Assist with installations, commissioning, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of automation systems.

• Understand relationships between database, programs and GUI systems.
• Electrician skills capable of interpreting one line electrical drawings, P&’s, troubleshooting 480/220 electrical circuits utilizing multimeters and megohm meters.
• Wide range of knowledge with most rotating equipment.
• Hydraulic and electrical skills.
• Camera equipment, systems and analytics.
• Window-based devices, scanners and printers.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to be a positive representative of the company both internally and externally.
• Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.

• RTU's, VFD's, PLC Programming (Idec, Scada Pack, Allen Bradley), Communication protocols & radio communications.
• Requires an Automation Technician certification or apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• Oilfield experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

• Up to 10% travel required. Requires the ability to travel to field locations where environment may vary significantly.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must frequently position, transport and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly; be stationary for long periods of time; work in confined or restrictive working spaces; ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights; balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
  
  reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level; stoop, kneel,…