Automation Specialist III

Airswift is searching for an Automation Specialist to work near Carlsbad, NM on a long-term contract.

• Has Mid-Level tech skills plus expert level insight from wisdom gained through experience to offer alternative solutions in automation design and control philosophies, advanced abilities troubleshooting PLC logic control systems.
• Possess entry level integrator skills and uses engineering design documents to commission control systems, validate control loops, confirm functionality of control logic, configure end devices, and test alarms.
• Applies knowledge in design reviews and process hazard analysis.
• A subject matter expert.

• Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of automation equipment.
• Maintaining and repairing a wide array of automation and electrical equipment associated with upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations.
• Provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations.
• Serve as technical resource for facility controls systems and field instrumentation including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in compliance with relevant industry and corporate Process Control standards.
• Follow PLC programming practices, standards, and MOC procedures.
• Identify problem areas with instrumentation and control systems to determine strategic improvement opportunities.
• Leverage CMMS, such as SAP, to facilitate the processes of maintenance operations.

• 2-year Instrumentation or Automation technology degree or equivalent technical working experience with a good track record of safety.
• 7+ years of experience working as an Automation Specialist.
• 5+ years of Oil Field experience.
• Mastery knowledge of well RTU designs, programming and troubleshooting.
• Mastery knowledge of analog and discrete instrumentation, and various serial and ethernet communications protocols.
• Mastery knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of maintaining PLC programs in function block, ladder logic, and structured text.
• Advanced knowledge of maintaining local HMI operator interfaces.
• Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and participate in an on-call rotation. Schedules may vary depending on location.
• Ability and willingness to travel to unassigned job areas on an as-needed basis.
• Ability and willingness to work under air (fit test) and work from aerial manlift platform.
• Works safely around instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Capable of working responsibly with limited supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Windows Operating Systems.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley & Rosemount.
• Able to read, understand and red-line Cause & Effects, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot control networks for well sites, well pads, tank battery, saltwater disposal and compressor stations (Control Net, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, technical, and field personnel.
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results.