Instrument and Electrical Technician III - Automation

Job Title:

Instrument and Electrical Technician III - Automation

Duration: 12+ months

Schedule:

5/2 schedule

Location:

Carlsbad, NM

This opportunity supports oil and gas operations in Southeast New Mexico, focused on automation, instrumentation, electrical systems and controls across processing and gas compression facilities. The role offers hands‑on technical scope involving PLCs, SCADA systems, communications equipment and field maintenance activities, while contributing to safe and reliable operations. This position will suit candidates who can work effectively in a team environment, operate with minimal supervision and support critical site performance.

• Experience maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation and controls in oil and gas processing facilities.
• Strong experience working within gas compression facilities.
• Experience maintaining and installing automation and I&E equipment, including PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communications equipment and HMIs.
• Understanding of oil and gas production equipment and operations.
• Ability to support operational duties as required within a field‑based environment.

• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair PLCs, Allen Bradley systems, Fisher ROCs and Emerson Rosemount devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and associated components.
• Knowledge of communications equipment including Freewave, Xeta Wave, Red Lion, ABB, Cambium and fiber optic systems.
• Ability to use SCADA systems to monitor operations.
• Strong safety awareness, including the ability to perform Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out procedures on required equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, take direction from experienced personnel and work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work late when needed and participate in call‑out rotation after training, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.

• Certification to work at heights using appropriate fall protection (Required).