Automation Shop Technician - Oil & Gas

Keystone Clearwater Solutions; West Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

Health savings account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance and Acci­d

Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k with a company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Programs

Employee Referral Programs

Voluntary Benefits Offered

Job summary

Keystone Clearwater Solutions is seeking an Automation Shop Technician to perform hands‑on work in the shop, including maintenance, repair, and testing of automation systems. Based in our Triadelphia, WV shop, you will track assets in CMMS, manage parts, and assist with building control cabinets and instrumentation.

The role requires a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, experience with SCADA/PLC systems, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong hands‑on mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Experience with electronics, instrumentation, and industrial control components.
• Prior CMMS or inventory tracking experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Oil & gas and/or water transfer system experience.
• Understanding of SCADA and PLC systems.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience building, repairing, or retrofitting electrical/control cabinets.
• Knowledge of valve and actuator systems.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of valve and actuator systems.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and inventory control of the Automation Shop.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and retrofitting of control cabinets, valves, flowmeters, and electrical automation components.
• Conduct pre- and post-job functional testing and system validation of automation equipment.
• Track assets, work orders, and inventory in CMMS and inventory systems.
• Receive, log, and distribute parts from daily shipments and technician requisitions.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed on automation assets.
• Assist in the build and wiring of electrical/control cabinets and instrumentation systems.
• Support record-keeping, documentation, and quality control practices.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

SCADA/PLC understanding

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Reading wiring diagrams

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS experience

Job description

Automation Shop Technician - Oil & Gas

Department: Automation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Automation Shop

Description

The Automation Shop Tech is responsible for hands‑on work in the shop, including inventory control, preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and assisting in building and testing automation systems. The Automation Shop Technician will also maintain detailed asset tracking and parts management using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

This role is based out of our Triadelphia, WV Shop location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and inventory control of the Automation Shop
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and retrofitting of control cabinets, valves, flowmeters, and electrical automation components
• Conduct pre- and post-job functional testing and system validation of automation equipment
• Track assets, work orders, and inventory in CMMS and inventory systems
• Receive, log, and distribute parts from daily shipments and technician requisitions
• Prepare reports documenting work performed on automation assets
• Assist in the build and wiring of electrical/control cabinets and instrumentation systems
• Support record-keeping, documentation, and quality control practices
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong work ethic and hands‑on mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Experience with electronics, instrumentation, and industrial control components
• Prior experience with CMMS or inventory tracking systems
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Oil & gas and/or water transfer system experience
• Understanding of SCADA and PLC systems
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Experience building, repairing, or retrofitting electrical/control cabinets
• Knowledge of valve and actuator systems
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Employee Referral Programs
• Voluntary Benefits Offered