Automation Technician

Design Solutions and Integration is an employee‑owned company providing automation, electrical, and mechanical services to major energy partners including Diamondback Energy, Exxon Mobil, Conoco Phillips, and Chevron. Since 2001, we’ve supported oil‑field operations with reliable, safety‑driven solutions that keep projects moving. Guided by our core values—integrity, safety, accountability, faith, and innovation—we take pride in delivering dependable work for customers who expect the best.

As an employee‑owner, you’ll have access to competitive wages and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Automation technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, process instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls. They troubleshoot control equipment, electrical, and instrumentation at production facilities (gathering, disposal, injection, vapor recovery, LACT) and load software changes with Allen Bradley, Schneider, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, Siemens PLCs, Red Lion, and Maple HMIs. The role requires the ability to identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve instrumentation, control, electrical, network, and communications issues.

Proficiency in multiple skill clusters—including computers, electrical, electronics, mechanical systems, networking, and radio communications—is essential.

Skill deficits will require a strong desire and willingness to learn, investing personal time and resources to increase knowledge and skill levels. It is critical to have a thorough understanding of electrical (AC and DC 600

Volt and below), motors (controls and troubleshooting), drives (installation, configuration and troubleshooting), pumps (operation and troubleshooting), and instrumentation (installation, configuration and troubleshooting).

• Math basics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions
• Computer:
  Windows OS, Microsoft Office, VMware, USB, serial communications
• Electrical: AC and DC voltages up to and including 600V
• Networking: TCP/IP addressing, NAT rules, port forwarding, routing
• Mechanical: hand tools for electric and mechanic work
• Communication:
  Ethernet, Ethernet wireless, RF 900MHz (Free Wave)

• Electrical (up to 600V AC/DC):
  Troubleshooting of AC single phase (head‑end‑access, start/stop, remote control circuits) and three‑phase power; troubleshooting of AC/DC control and power circuits.
• Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow):
  Installation of electrical, tubing.
• Control systems:
  Assist lead with loop checks as required.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) able to fill spreadsheets and forms.

• Electrical (up to 600V AC/DC):
  Installation of AC/DC control and power circuits.
• Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow):
  Configuration and troubleshooting.
• Control systems:
  Lead for facility loop checks.
• Computer skills:
  Utilize VMware, PLC and HMI software to assist with troubleshooting.

• Electrical (up to 600V AC/DC):
  Specify AC/DC control and power circuits.
• Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow):
  Evaluate and specify new and replacement instrumentation.
• Control systems:
  Progress tracking, load programs to PLC and HMI, configure routers, modems, radios.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) able to create spreadsheets and forms, facility startup, tune PID loops, verify controls and shutdowns; modify PLC and HMI programs as required/ requested.