Automation - Measurement Technician

Overview

Automation - Measurement Technician

Lone Star Corporation is an Oil and Gas based Field Automation and Services Company. Lone Star manufactures customized automation control equipment specific to the oil and gas upstream industry, as well as providing automation engineering and field automation services related to our equipment as well as other manufacturer’s automation equipment.

Lone Star Corporation is looking for an experienced Automation - Measurement Technician who can hit the ground running. This position will primarily be located in West Texas and requires knowledge of the most common automation equipment used in the Oil and Gas Upstream Production industry, including pressure and level transmitters, gas flow measurement equipment (Total Flow/ROC), burner controllers, plungers, and other related equipment.

Experience with Coriolis meters will be beneficial.

• New facility installations
• Gas flow meter installations and calibrations
• Level transmitter installations and calibrations
• Pressure transmitter installations and calibrations
• Valve actuator installation and maintenance
• Preventative maintenance
• Upkeep of all documentation to Company and Customer standards
• Uphold all safety standards
• Other solutions related to measurement related problems
• Installation and calibration of flow meters
• Maintenance and calibration of Coriolis meters
• Basic troubleshooting of PLC issues
• Work with customer on SCADA interfacing and testing
• Perform other duties as requested by Company and Customer
• Must be willing to work on standby schedule and work overtime as requested

• Good communication skills required
• High School or general education degree (GED)
• Three years of experience with oil & gas production field automation
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronics
• Basic knowledge of the oil and gas industry
• Working knowledge of all equipment used for calibrations, including gauges, electronic testers, and related equipment
• Strong experience with Total Flow and ROC
• Experience with computers and related calibration programs
• Experience with Coriolis meters is a plus
• Must have a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Compensation will be based on experience.

Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, company-paid life insurance and paid time off. Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Lone Star prides itself on the reputation that it has built providing instrumentation and electrical installation and maintenance for a wide variety of heavy industrial markets. Our 100% commitment to customer satisfaction ensures that our clients have a competitive advantage on all of their electrical projects. Our goal is to improve value without sacrificing quality, reliability or excellent service. Quality work demands quality people so apply today!