Advance Automation Technician

Caos; Carlsbad, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caos supports oil and gas operations in Carlsbad, NM, focusing on automation, instrumentation, SCADA monitoring, and field-based maintenance activities. The role involves hands-on work with PLC components, communication systems, transmitters, and practical troubleshooting in a demanding outdoor setting.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable outdoors, committed to safety, and eager to contribute to reliable field operations through proactive equipment installation, testing, and repair of PLCs and

Qualifications

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and related control hardware.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with field instruments and automation systems.
• Adhere to safety and operational procedures in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for field-based maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs and sensors.
• Support SCADA monitoring and automatic control systems in oil & gas operations.
• Perform commissioning, calibration, and diagnostics on industrial equipment.

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fisher ROCS

Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert

IDEC PLC

Emerson Rosemount

Job description

This opportunity supports oil and gas operations in CarlsbadNew Mexico, with a focus on automation, instrumentation, SCADA monitoring, and field-based maintenance activities. The role offers hands‑on involvement with PLC components, communication systems, wired and wireless transmitters, and operational troubleshooting in a technically demanding environment. This position will suit candidates who are confident working outdoors, committed to safety, and motivated to contribute to reliable field operations.

• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, Allen-Bradley, Fisher ROCs, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly Unity Pro), IDEC PLC, Emerson Rosemount devices, and related equipment.