Automation Technician

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· PLC installation, troubleshooting, and programming

· Perform installation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation equipment

• Apply expertise for installation, calibration, maintenance, and repairs of instrumentation, communication, and electrical equipment
• Execute planned maintenance checks and calibration and timely submits appropriate reports
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities and daily work orders
• Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance
• Maintain technical and administrative records, including prints and project reports
• Create and modify spreadsheets and other reports for each job
• Follow company energy isolation procedures (LOTO) Provide daily operational support for existing automation systems.
• Work closely with Engineering, and Operations to ensure our automation systems are being developed to established standards.
• Implement modification based on control narrative and C&E information.
• Work closely with O&M groups to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of fully functional and maintainable systems, as well as provide expertise for ongoing operational support
• Collaborate with internal techs and external customer(s) to determine operational needs and requirements of our systems.
• Implement projects, including engineering oversight, task management, and implementing lessons learned, found during project execution.

· Position will require travel (less than 10%)

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sufficient field experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 1+ years of automation experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in the automation field
• Design/analysis experience with various software types (Allen Bradley, Redlion, ABB, SCADAPack, IDEC, Automation Direct, Modicon.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings (i.e., P&ID's, C&E's)
• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Communication – the individual speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentations skills and conducts meetings.
• Building Effective Teams - create strong morale and spirit within the team, shares wins and successes, fosters open dialogue, defines success in terms of the whole team, and creates feeling of belonging in the team.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to use specialized electrical tools such as but not limited to ohm meters, multi-meters, and terminating devices.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs. and climb ladders and stairways.
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to terminate low voltage equipment and cable/wiring.
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

PREFERRED/BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Design/analysis experience in HMI/PLC/automation design
• In depth knowledge and project design experience with HMI/PLC systems with end to end responsibility.
• In depth knowledge with Allen Bradly PLCs, Controllogix, Compactlogix, and micrologix1400.
• In depth knowledge with other PLCs, (IDEC, Modicon, SCADAPack)
• In depth knowledge of industry standard HMI software and platforms –Rockwell FactoryTalk.
• In depth knowledge of programming languages, UI design, databases
• Highly organized individuals capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong technical writing skills for the development of design standards and specifications
• Ability to collaborate as a team and act as a team leader in a group of cross functional engineers
• User knowledge with AutoCAD, MS Office, and Excel
• Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods installation.
• Experience with communication equipment (Cell Modems, Radios, Network Switches, etc...)
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge of components relative to the Oil and Gas Industry

TO APPLY: Please visit https://thunderhorse.com/careers/ and submit an application.