Automation Technician

VanZandt Controls/Eagle Automation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has openings for Automation Technicians to expand our efforts in the fast paced oil and gas market in the Permian Basin of West Texas and SE New Mexico. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, reliable, eager to learn, and capable of adapting across roles.

Experience with Totalflow, Modbus, Red Lion HMIs, and Ubiquity equipment is highly valued. A 2-year associate degree in relevant fields is preferred, with ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of automation, instrumentation, or process controls experience.
• A 2 year associate degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Process Controls is preferred.
• Experience with Totalflow, Modbus, Red Lion HMIs, Ubiquity radios/cameras is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain well-pad sites, compressor stations, and related facilities.
• Program Totalflow and related control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair communication and control panels (Totalflow G4 XRC/XFC, Modbus, HMIs).
• Adapt across job functions and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Modbus

Totalflow X series

G4 XRC/XFC

Ubiquity radios/cameras

Red Lion HMI

FW Murphy Centurion

troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Process Controls

Tools

Totalflow hardware installation

Job description

Company Description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt controls and Eagle Automation has over 200 employees in 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with potential for career growth.

Company Description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt controls and Eagle Automation has over 200 employees in 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with potential for career growth.

Position

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has openings for Automation Technicians to expand our efforts in the fast paced, and growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin of West Texas and South-East New Mexico. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, trouble-shooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for a candidate that wants to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal Candidate Would Have Experience In The Following

• Knowledge of Modbus communication protocols and addressing.
• Knowledge of Totalflow X series flow computers, G4 XRC and XFC boards (need to be able to write Totalflow programs as well as install and setup Totalflow hardware)
• Experience with Ubiquity radios and cameras. Able to connect radios to G4 boards and setup communication.
• Red Lion HMI programming experience
• Experience with FW Murphy Centurion Compressor Control Panels.
• Troubleshoot, repair and install Plunger Lifts, using Totalflows and Master Chief Control valves.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain existing communication systems using (Totalflow G4 XRC, Totalflow G4 XFC, Ubiquity Radios, Ubiquity Cameras, Red Lion HMIs, FW Murphy Centurion, Compressor Control Panel, Modbus addressing)

Experience

At least 2 years' experience as an automation, instrumentation, or process controls technician or field engineer.

A 2 year associates degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Process Controls is preferred.

Training

Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands‑on equipment training and personal development plans.

For More Information Visit

https://vzcontrols.com