Senior I&E Technician

About the Company

Design Solutions and Integration (DSI) is an employee‑owned company delivering automation, electrical, and mechanical services to major energy partners such as Diamondback Energy, Exxon Mobil, Conoco Phillips, and Chevron. Since 2001, DSI has supported oil‑field operations with reliable, safety‑driven solutions.

This position is onsite at Midland/Odessa, Texas.

As an Automation Technician, you will provide day‑to‑day troubleshooting and support for SCADA field hardware, communications, and related software. You will work closely with vendors, contractors, and field staff on installation and maintenance of instrumentation and electrical equipment. Rate is based on experience.

• Align with applicable DOT and OSHA regulations, NEC/NFPA requirements, and safety policies.
• Lead with a focus on safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance; actively participate in Safety Action Plans.
• Follow company energy isolation procedures (LOTO).
• Perform installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment.
• Apply expertise for installation, calibration, maintenance, and repairs of instrument, communication, and electrical equipment.
• Execute planned maintenance checks and calibration; submit appropriate reports.
• Conduct PLC installation, troubleshooting, and minor programming.
• Build and respond to SAP notifications and process work orders.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Initiate Management of Change requests for proposed changes to equipment, instrumentation, and programs.
• Assist supervisors in adapting technology and budget requirements.
• Drive collaboration throughout the area of responsibility.

• Current/valid driver's license.
• 3+ years of relevant automation work experience.
• Willing and able to climb ladders and stairs up to 50 feet, raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds, walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain.
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions and unscheduled overtime.
• Work alone a high percentage of the time.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Experience troubleshooting low voltage AC/DC power and electronics.
• Experience using a milliamp meter with 4‑20 mA loops.

• Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or foreign equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in the automation field.
• 1+ years of experience with communication equipment (cell modems, radios, network switches, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience with Allen Bradley, Fisher Roc, Automation Direct, ABB, SCADAPack, Redlion (PLC's, HMI's, drives, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience in PLC programming.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings (P&'s, C&E's).

Competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

5 on and 2 off schedule (Monday–Friday).