Automation Technician - 14x14 (Williston, ND)

227 DSX in; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities and Traini

Job summary

227 DSX invites an experienced Automation Technician to join our Williston, ND operations. The role focuses on FAT, SAT, commissioning support, and controls verification to ensure startup readiness.

You will work with project teams, technicians, and vendors to verify system performance and document results. The candidate should have strong automation troubleshooting skills and the ability to read control narratives, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation, instrumentation & electrical (I&E), commissioning, or related field.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, startup, or controls checkout activities.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read control narratives, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and I/O lists.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FAT activities, vendor testing, and deployment readiness.
• Verify PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, communications, and control system functionality.
• Execute SAT and commissioning validation using narratives, MOC matrices, I/O lists, and checklists.
• Identify, document, track, and help resolve automation and controls issues.
• Coordinate with commissioning technicians, vendors, operations, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate testing records, punch lists, and documentation.
• Assist with startup support and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Automation

I&E

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Coordination

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition HMI/SCADA

Red Lion edge devices

Job description

Automation Technician - 14x14 (Williston, ND) (Finance)

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well‑established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) Specialist based in Williston, ND to support automation execution for oil & gas facility projects. This role focuses on Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning support, controls verification, issue tracking, and startup readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong automation and troubleshooting skills and can verify system performance while coordinating with project teams, technicians, and vendors.

Note: This is not a primary PLC programming role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support FAT activities, vendor testing, and deployment readiness.
• Verify PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, communications, and control system functionality.
• Execute SAT and commissioning validation using control narratives, Cause & Effect matrices, I/O lists, and verification checklists.
• Identify, document, track, and help resolve automation and controls issues.
• Coordinate with commissioning technicians, vendors, operations, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate testing records, punch lists, and documentation.
• Assist with startup support and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation, instrumentation & electrical (I&E), commissioning, controls, or a related field.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, startup, or controls checkout activities.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret control narratives, P&IDs, electrical drawings, Cause & Effect matrices, and I/O lists.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Ignition HMI/SCADA
• Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Red Lion DA70 or similar edge devices
• FlowBoss, ROC, or FB3000 flow computers
• Modbus communications
• VFDs, MOVs, SDVs, control valves, and motor controls
• Oil & gas production and facility control systems

Work Environment

• Combination of field, lab, office, vendor, and remote work environments.
• Rotational schedule of 14 days on / 14 days off, supporting project execution and field operations.
• Travel required based on project needs and assignment location.
• Flexibility to support startup, commissioning, and project schedules, including extended hours and weekends when necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Additional Information

• Organization: 227 DSX