Job Title: Automation Technician
Schedule: 7/7 (Mancamp Available)
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Pay: DOE
Danos Expectations: A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:
- Safety Awareness
- Work Ethic
- Technical Skill
- Customer Focus
- Open Communication
- Implementing Vision and Values
Our purpose, values and high-performance culture traits are fundamental to our success and offer wonderful opportunities for employee development.
Job Duties:
- Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all field instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment including Injection well controllers, facility PLC's and producing substations; measure and troubleshoot low voltage and DC devices including transmitters, actuators, radios, flow meters; able to connect and troubleshoot PLC's. utilizing Rockwell Automation software including Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, Logic 500
- Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action. Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution as necessary.
- Coordinate and conduct well maintenance activities on wells and batteries for maintenance, upgrades, recurring problems where root cause cannot be identified by Well Tech.
- Coordinate and conduct maintenance activities on end devices to include pre-programming of transmitters and ensure data accuracy on all fluid and gas measurement meters.
- Conduct in depth failure analysis on repeat equipment failures.
- Ensure design for wells are within guide lines of automation standards.
- Respond and provide automation support during all outages.
- Work off of assigned schedule and maintain zero out of compliance work orders
- Provide analytical support on problem wells.
- Provide input on new technologies.
- Assist other technicians during storm outages to bring wells back online.
- Able to perform general PM work: testing end devices, temperature shutdowns, pressure switches, level shutdowns.
- Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.
- Knowledge of RTUs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Must be proficient in troubleshooting using schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings.
- Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
Competencies:
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite, proprietary software, etc).
- Strong initiative and self-starter.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills.
- Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
- Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization.
- Ability to implement cost effective solutions.
- Ability to work with a team and communicate with other functions.
- Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems.
- Excellent knowledge of automation host systems.
- Expert in using test equipment pertaining to job, including oscilloscope, function generators, radio service monitor, etc.
- Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance.
- Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions.
- Able to calibrate and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.
- Competent level of understanding of automation and electrical design principles.
- Understanding of PSSRs and MOCs.
- Extensive expertise in EOR safe work systems.
- Extensive expertise of Electrical / Automation construction codes and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of material specifications and application.
- Understanding of regulatory guidelines.
- Be knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programing simulation and testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good working knowledge of SAP.
- Understanding of Importance of environmental and Safe Work Practices.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Applied Science Degree in Instrumentation & Electrical or Electronics Technology preferred
- 5+ Years Oil & Gas Land Automation/I&E experience and working knowledge of oil and gas land production operations
- Must have experience with the following: Injection Well Controllers, Facility PLC's, substations, measure and troubleshoot low voltage and DC devices including transmitters, actuators, radios, flow meters; strong PLC troubleshooting a must
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
- Electronically qualified per OSHA, 1910.269 up to 600V
- Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms
- Must be experienced with Rockwell Automation software including Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, Logic 500
- Must be able to work 12 hr days, with shift beginning on Wednesday's at Noon.
- Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug screen, hair follicle, agility, fit for duty