Automation Technician

Overview Position Title: Automation Technician Contract: 12 months w/ potential to extend Schedule: Monday–Friday No Per Diem or Travel available This position provides Automation-I&E support to East Texas Operations – Haynesville Shale. Responsibilities Work as a team to maintain and install Automation-I&E equipment such as PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communications equipment, HMIs, etc. Safety conscious, team oriented, self-starter, works well with minimal supervision. Responsible for engaging in and promoting a strong safety culture. Use SCADA systems to monitor operation. Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out process on required equipment. Other operations duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLC’s, ABB TotalFlow’s, Fisher ROC’s, transmitters, etc. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and components. Knowledge of communication equipment such as Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, GE MDS. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc. Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced facility personnel. Understand O&G production equipment and operations. Must be able to get certified to work at heights using appropriate fall protection. Must be able to take a Fit Test and be able to work in H2S environment wearing an SCBA. Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures. Once adequately trained, contractors will be expected to work a call-out rotation (nights, weekends, holidays). Required to work late as needed. Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced Automation-I&E personnel. Technical Knowledge PLC: Allen Bradley Micro 800 series connected components software Data Collection: Red Lion DA70 Crimson 3.2 and Crimson 3.1 data collection and screen building, using Sparkplug MQTT driver for Ignition Oil and Gas Experience: Plunger, choke control, separator dump controls, pressure management, amine plant control, safety system control Electric Actuator Knowledge: Rotorx for chokes, Fisher Easy Drives for dumps, Vanzandt actuators, Kimray electric actuator Basic Knowledge: PLC, ladder logic and function block, reading P&ID #J-18808-Ljbffr