Field Automation & Survey Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Synergen believes that connective, turnkey services and collaborative relationships create more innovative solutions and greater project outcomes. We develop, build, and grow services specifically designed to work together to enhance capabilities and amplify results. We’re curious and determined problem-solvers, built on grit and an unwavering determination to get it done.

Synergen provides an array of custom support services for the oil & gas industry and beyond, backed by decades of experience and relationship-focused service. Our offerings can carry customer projects from start to finish, while providing the reliability and support they need at every stage in between.

We are actively seeking an Field Automation & Survey Technician at Hydroline , a Synergen company, located in Bossier City, Louisiana. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting of automated control systems used to support water transfer operations and conducting hydrographic surveys. This role may also be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the district as needed at the discretion of management.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Function as the primary contact in a designated district for technology as it relates to the company’s automation program:
  • Serve as the primary person responsible for the deployment, storage, and maintenance of automation equipment in a designated district. 
  • Ensure all standard operating procedures and/or best practices developed to support the company’s automation program are adhered to. 
  • Monitor SCADA daily for the purpose of identifying data points that look problematic and ensure they are evaluated and corrected. (Example: pressure transducers that appear to have inaccurate readings) 
  • Tests, calibrates, and troubleshoots digital and pneumatic controls and instruments such as pressure transducers, flow meters, tank level monitors, automated valves, and control panels. 
  • Provide technical support to field personnel in a designated district. 
• Perform data collection for hydrographic surveys:
  • Conduct water body surveys in alignment with standard operating procedures and/or best practices to gather consistent, high-quality data, to produce best in class deliverables for the customer.
  • Maintain all hydrographic survey equipment in an organized and “work-ready” condition. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Understanding of Water Transfer field operations and equipment highly preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot low voltage systems
• Ability to monitor SCADA systems using a laptop or tablet
• Maintain timely responsiveness to all types of communication (calls, texts, email, push notification, group me, etc)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time to support other districts as needed. 
• Current Driver’s License that allows driving a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or greater

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include color distinction, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment includes in-office as well as outdoors with varying weather conditions. There will be frequent time spent in a small boat on a body of water.

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

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life insurance
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

At Synergen, people come first. That means our crew members, our customers, and the members of the communities we serve in. That’s why, for us, safety isn’t a little thing – it’s everything. We take proactive measures to uphold the most stringent operating and safety standards on every single job site. We do it safe or not at all. Period.

Synergen is more than a workplace; it’s where GRIT comes alive. Our people are sharp, hardworking, and eager to work as a team. Without them, we couldn’t go above and beyond in the energy industry. When you work for Synergen, Synergen works for and with you to help you grow your career and achieve your goals.

Our company participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
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