Automation Technician

Company Description

Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation has 250 employees in 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 with unmatched capability in valve production and machining.

Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service.

We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation has an opening for an Automation Technician to expand our efforts in the fast paced, and growing oil and gas market in the DJ Basin. This is a project-based role until the end of the year with a potential for a permanent placement. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities.

Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for a candidate that wants to grow and advance within our business.

• Knowledge of Modbus communication protocols and addressing.
• Knowledge of Totalflow X series flow computers, G4 XRC and XFC boards (need to be able to write Total Flow programs as well as install and set up Totalflow hardware)
• Experience with Ubiquity radios and cameras. Able to connect radios to G4 boards and setup communication.
• Red Lion HMI programming experience.
• Experience with FW Murphy Centurion Compressor Control Panels.
• Troubleshoot, repair and install Plunger Lifts, using Totalflows 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, Modbus addressing.

At least 2 years' experience as an automation, instrumentation, or process controls technician or field engineer is desired. But will consider someone without the desired experience who is eager to learn.

A 2 year associates degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Process Controls is preferred.

Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands‑on equipment training and personal development plans.