Field Operator III - Automation Technician

Job Title:

Field Operator III - Automation Technician

Duration: 12 months

Schedule:

5/40

Location:

Carlsbad, New Mexico

This opportunity supports oil and gas operations in South East New Mexico, with a focus on automation, instrumentation, SCADA monitoring, and field-based maintenance activities. The role offers hands-on involvement with PLC components, communication systems, wired and wireless transmitters, and operational troubleshooting in a technically demanding environment. This position will suit candidates who are confident working outdoors, committed to safety, and motivated to contribute to reliable field operations.

• Experience supporting oil and gas production equipment and operations.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs, ABB Total Flow systems, Fisher ROCs, transmitters, and related automation and I&E equipment.
• Experience monitoring operations through SCADA systems in a field environment.
• Experience working with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team-based operational setting.
• Experience supporting call-out or operational response activities, including nights, weekends, holidays, and late working when required.

• Strong ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and I&E equipment, including PLC components, HMI units, wired and wireless transmitters, and communications equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and associated components safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of communication equipment including Freewave, Xeta Wave, Red Lion, ABB, Cambium, and fibre optic systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and general computer-based work activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures on required equipment.
• Ability to work safely in extreme outdoor temperatures and in a safety-conscious operational environment.
• Self-motivated approach, willingness to learn, and ability to take direction from experienced operational and automation personnel.

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

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.