Automation Technician I

Select Water Solutions; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Uniform allowance

Referral bonus

Paid training

Job summary

Select Water Solutions is seeking an Automation Technician to install, set up, and repair electrical and mechanical automation systems in the field. The role partners with the operations team to train users and ensure proper system use and safety compliance.

The technician will handle installation/repair, QA and troubleshooting, training, documentation, and on-site support across multiple locations, with DOT/OSHA training and regular travel.

Qualifications

• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Strong safety commitment.
• Honesty, integrity, and respect for clients and supervisors.
• General electronics and electrical knowledge.
• Technical writing experience.
• Professional level English reading/writing.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• 3+ years relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR.
• Experience with SCADA systems preferred.
• General oilfield experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire automation devices and controllers on site.
• Repair and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Provide on-site training to supervisors and field personnel.
• Document data and generate reports.
• Travel to various locations and perform DOT/OSHA training.
• Field data collection and samples.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Explain complex concepts

English proficiency

Tools

SCADA

Job description

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time:Full Time

FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

Business Unit:Disposals

Reports to:Operations Manager

Travel Requirement:Yes

Top Tier Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

Job Description

Select's Automation Technician is a field position focusing primarily on the installation, setup, and repair/troubleshooting of primarily electrical and mechanical automation devices and systems. Additionally, the service technician will work with the operations team to advise and train on proper use of said systems.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

Installation/Repair

• Wiring termination of various devices in automation controllers.
• Installation of level, pressure, flow and communication devices.
• Field assembly/repair of various automation equipment.

Quality Assurance and Troubleshooting

• Maintains working understanding of manufacturer guidelines for installation and maintenance of sensitive equipment.
• Reviews work of field personnel and vendors ensuring high quality and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.

Training

• Provides on-site training to supervisors and field personnel for new processes and technologies.
• Provides on-site and over-the-phone troubleshooting support to supervisors and field personnel on new processes and technologies.
• Provides feedback on work performance and knowledge level of field personnel to automation manager.
• Advises manager on required knowledge and observed knowledge gaps.

Documentation

• Compiles data and generates reports.
• Provides feedback to management on process improvement.

Additional responsibilities

• Driving trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel and perform job tasks.
• Attending and successfully completing training as directed for DOT, OSHA and safety.
• Basic data entry into computer systems.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Daily travel to various locations, both in and out of state.
• Field collection of data and/or samples.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Possesses honesty, integrity, and respect for the inviolability of reporting to clients and supervisors.
• Appreciates and cultivates a continuous commitment to safety for self and others.
• Is self-directed and able to work independently on a day-to-day basis while supporting initiatives, targets, and directions from Upper Management.
• General working knowledge of electronics and electrical equipment e.g. level, pressure, flow and communication devices.
• Technical writing.
• Able to read and write at a professional level in English.
• High interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general business etiquette and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel.
• Aptitude for explaining complex concepts in an understandable and approachable manner for non-technical audiences.
• 3+ years relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record and can be approved to drive on company insurance.
• Extensive experience with SCADA equipment preferred.
• General oilfield experience, preferred.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

• W: Working Safe
• A: Accountability
• T: Teamwork
• E: Excellence
• R: Respect

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.