Automation Technician

Benefits

• Benefits:
  Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), holidays and PTO

• Minimum Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or training
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work-related oilfield experience
• Specific experience in and proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC required. Specific experience and proficiency with RS-500 and 5000 required
• Must have a mechanical aptitude
• Has a solid understanding of utilizing horsepower and compression
• Understand end devices such as pressure transmitters, DP transmitters, radars, actuators both electric and pneumatic, turbine meters, ultrasonic meters, vibration transmitters, and temperature transmitters. Able to troubleshoot equipment failures
• Needs to have a basic electrical knowledge base. Example: needs to know how a basic relay works and how to wire one, understand how to wire transmitters and understand how grounding systems work
• Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Self-driven and be able to take care of business without daily instruction

• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on Automation and I&E systems
• Attend safety meetings and work safely
• Diagnose routine and non-routine equipment malfunction by observing operation, listening, and using diagnostic equipment to locate causes of trouble
• Install and maintain process control and data gathering systems
• Install, maintain, and program GE plc, Allen Bradley plc, and Wonder ware HMI systems
• Read and prepare piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&I.D.)
• Recognize danger signals from equipment indicating a need for emergency procedures, which include the shutdown of equipment
• Review and organize material inventory by examining stock to verify conformance to specification; count and sort incoming articles, compile reports on inventory and recommend to supervision ordering of replacement and additions
• Train co-workers in safe and proper job procedures
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, tune, configure and install electronic I/P converters, positioners, transmitters etc
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install compressor panel boards
• Knowledge of PSM and mechanical drawings, maintenance records, maintenance procedures, equipment drawings, and maintenance manuals
• Participate in PHA and PSSR events
• Knowledge of all safety aspects of electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, including compliance with OSHA 1910
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.