Process Control and Instrumentation Technician

For over 80 years, Oil States Industries, Inc. has been a highly respected technology and solutions pioneer manufacturing diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications.

Oil States Industries, Inc. recognizes that our diverse workforce is our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation, including paid time off, health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Paid time off includes vacation, holiday and sick time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long and short term disability, and flexible spending accounts. When we contribute to the company’s success, we all win.

Come join us! Oil States is looking for candidates for the position of Process Control & Instrumentation Tech.

With minimal supervision, supports the Company’s instrumentation-based offshore Tendon Tension Monitoring System (TTMS) product line following training program. Program and build electronic control and data acquisition platforms for production and test equipment. Provide technical support to the engineering and manufacturing departments. Train employees on control systems. Help ensure that Oil States produces quality products that meet or exceed the customer requirements.

The following essential duties and responsibilities make up 75% of this role.

• Design and build panels and electronics for data acquisition and process control equipment
• Write software programs for data acquisition and process control equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment controls
• Perform cost estimates, prepare quote requests, and select vendors.
• Select and procure components, sensors, and instrumentation as required
• Generate process plans and program logic based upon operation procedures and process requirements
• Work with machining vendors to produce hardware and tooling as needed
• Provide instruction and training as needed to subordinates and production personnel.
• Maintain calibration and logs of transducers and instrumentation used on manufacturing equipment
• Organize, document, and maintain control program software within our document control system
• Assist engineering and the test lab with design and development of test control and data acquisition systems
• Produce electrical schematics and process flow charts
• Troubleshoot production processes
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

The following essential duties and responsibilities make up 25% of this role.

• Provide telephone support and system troubleshooting to existing installations.
• Travel to offshore equipment installations when required.
• Repair and/or recalibrate customer equipment in the product Laboratory.
• Assist with system and new product development.
• Assist with new installation manufacture, assembly and deployment.

• HS Diploma with at least 5 years’ experience with process controls design and programming. Experience in mechanical and electrical systems maintenance. However, will also consider BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with slightly less experience.
• Programming experience with Labview process control software.
• Familiarity with hydraulic power and control systems
• Familiar with material proprieties and machine shop fabrication practices.
• Ability to interpret and describe technical information.
• Comprehensive computer skills such as Word and Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
• Field service experience with ability to make independent, informed decisions with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety
• Must be able to work various hours on nights and weekends when needed

• Familiarity with standardized test procedures and concepts.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems and principles.
• Reduce and interpret test data.

• Must be available for customer support by telephone.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems by telephone or in person, at remote locations.

• Experience working across multiple Microsoft operating systems (e.g., Windows 10/11, Widows Server).