Automation Technician
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician
Company Description
Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. With 250 employees across 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma, Van Zandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products, while Eagle Automation is a world‑class systems integrator, services provider, application engineer, panel shop and board repair provider.
Our brand promise – 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service – supports rapid growth and career opportunities.
Automation Technician
This is a project‑based role focused on the fast‑paced, growing oil and gas market in the DJ Basin, with a potential transition to permanent placement at the end of the year. Responsibilities include well‑pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt‑water disposals, plants, and programming. We seek a self‑starter who is reliable, eager to learn and can adapt quickly across job functions.
IdealCandidate Experience & Skills
- Knowledge of Modbus communication protocols and addressing
- Knowledge of Totalflow X series flow computers, G4 XRC and XFC boards (write Total Flow programs, and install and set up Totalflow hardware)
- Experience with Ubiquity radios and cameras; able to connect radios to G4 boards and set up communication
- Red Lion HMI programming experience
- Experience with FW Murphy Centurion compressor control panels
- Troubleshoot, repair and install plunger lifts using Total flows and Master Chief control valves
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain existing communication systems using Totalflow G4 XRC, Totalflow G4 XFC, Ubiquity radios, Ubiquity cameras, Red Lion HMIs, FW Murphy Centurion, compressor control panel and Modbus addressing
At least two years' experience as an automation, instrumentation or process controls technician or field engineer is desired. Candidates without the desired experience but who are eager to learn will also be considered.
A two‑year associate's degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Process Controls is preferred.
TrainingVan Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation provide ongoing hands‑on equipment training and personal development plans.
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