Instrument and Electrical Technician III - Automation

Job Title

Instrument and Electrical Technician III - Automation

$75.05/hr

Carlsbad, NM

5/2

ASAP

One year from starting

Automation Technician

This position will provide Automation-I&E support to Southeast New Mexico Oil and Gas Operations working a 5/2 schedule.

• Experience in maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls in oil and gas processing facilities, with a strong emphasis on gas compression facilities.
• Work as a team to maintain and install Automation-I&E equipment such as PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communications equipment, HMIs, and related equipment.
• Safety-conscious, team-oriented self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for engaging in and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Use SCADA systems to monitor operations.
• Perform the Lockout/Tagout process on required equipment.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned.

• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, Allen-Bradley equipment, Fisher ROCs, Emerson Rosemount devices, and related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and components.
• Knowledge of communications equipment such as Free Wave, Xeta Wave, Red Lion, ABB, Cambium, and fiber-optic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced facility personnel.
• Understanding of oil and gas production equipment and operations.
• Must be able to become certified to work at heights using appropriate fall protection.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
• Once adequately trained, contractors will be expected to participate in a callout rotation covering nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to work late as needed.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced Automation-I&E personnel.

Agency-provided truck. The business line will provide tools.