Automation Tech

Devon Energy; Montrose (Susquehanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy seeks an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate automation systems across the Marcellus region, including well sites, compressor stations, and tank batteries.

The role requires configuring PLCs, calibrating transmitters, and coordinating with operations, SCADA, engineering, and measurement teams while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and able to meet regulatory safety requirements.
• Experience with PLC programming and configurations in an oil/gas production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, test, and troubleshoot automation devices and systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain automation equipment and communication instruments at field locations.
• Program and configure PLC devices to optimize operations.
• Calibrate level, pressure, and temperature transmitters on critical production equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain remote communication devices at facilities.
• Test devices for functionality, shutdowns, and alarm notifications.
• Coordinate with operations, SCADA, engineering, and measurement teams.

Skills

Experience with TotalFlow, PCCU, Allen

Microsoft Office Suite

Self-starter

Strong verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

DOT drug/alcohol screening compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

TotalFlow

PCCU

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating automation systems throughout the Marcellus region. Incumbents will provide both day to day support and preventive maintenance to critical equipment utilized at various field locations including well sites, compressor stations, and tank batteries. The technician must understand industrial communication equipment and systems, including PLC programming and configurations, within an oil and gas production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

• Install and maintain automation equipment and communication instruments throughout the Marcellus Region.
• Program and configure PLC devices to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
• Install and calibrate numerous level, pressure, and temperature transmitters on crucial production equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain various communication devices located at remote operational facilities.
• Perform testing on all new and existing devices for functionality, shutdowns, and alarm notifications.
• Communicate regularly with operations, SCADA, engineering, and measurement teams.
• Coordinate contract workers as needed to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skill and Experience

• Experience with TotalFlow, PCCU, and Allen-Bradley automation equipment strongly preferred.
• Established proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• This position requires a valid state-issued driver's license and employees must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening at hire. Incumbents in this position are also subject to random drug and alcohol screenings as per the DOT regulations.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)s required.

Years of Experience

1-2 years of experience in oilfield operations, gas plants, or related experience with PLC programming and configurations, as well as understanding of electronic flow meters and other production equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work is typically performed outdoors. Exposure to conditions, such as extreme heat or cold is likely. Incumbents in this position must be able to physically and legally operate company vehicles and equipment. Employees must be able to perform work which requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, heavy lifting, and climbing, including steps and vertical ladders. Personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and flame-resistant clothing is required. Safety rules including OSHA requirements are strictly enforced. Employees must be willing to travel and work extended hours on short notice.

Travel Requirements

This position requires a valid state-issued driver's license, and employees must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening at hire. Incumbents in the position may be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings as per the DOT Regulations. Required to travel between field sites to perform daily tasks.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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