Automation Technician - 14x14 (Williston, ND)

Tetra Tech; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems in Williston, ND seeks an experienced Automation Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) Specialist to support FAT, SAT, and commissioning for oil & gas facility projects. You will verify PLCs, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, and control system functionality, coordinate with vendors and project teams, and maintain testing records.

The role emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, and startup readiness rather than primary PLC programming, with a 14x14 rotation and field-based

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.

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.

Skills

Automation troubleshooting

PLC/controls knowledge

Documentation skills

Strong communication

Tools

Ignition HMI/SCADA

FlowBoss/ROC/FB3000

Modbus

VFDs/MOVs/SDVs

Control valves

Job description

Automation Technician - 14x14 (Williston, ND)

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
• FlowBoss, ROC, or FB3000 flow computers
• Modbus communications
• VFDs, MOVs, SDVs, control valves, and motor controls
• Oil & gas production and facility control systems
• 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.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• 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.

Tetr 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.