Automation Technician II

RigUp, Inc.; Carrizo Springs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician II to independently install, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and commission automation and control systems at field oil and gas facilities. You will support PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, instrumentation, and communications while coordinating with Operations, Engineering, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.

You will resolve complex field issues, perform configuration changes, and maintain complete technical documentation to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLC/RTU/SCADA/instrumentation issues in field environments.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair automation problems independently.
• Strong documentation and change-management practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and commission PLCs, RTUs, SCADA components, instrumentation, and related communications equipment at field sites.
• Diagnose and repair complex automation and communications issues remotely and on-site.
• Perform approved configuration changes to PLC/RTU/HMI and alarms per safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Electrical and Instrumentation teams for proper wiring and sensors.
• Conduct routine inspections, calibration, and preventive maintenance to maintain uptime.
• Document work, update control diagrams, backups, and close work orders promptly.

Skills

PLC

RTU

SCADA

Instrumentation

Field troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ROC

Job description

Our Vision:

RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description:

The Automation Technician II independently installs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and commissions automation and control systems across oil and gas production facilities. This role supports reliable and safe operations of PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and communications infrastructure, while coordinating with Operations, Engineering, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams. The technician resolves complex field issues, performs approved system configuration changes, and maintains complete technical documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, test, and commission PLCs, RTUs, SCADA components, instrumentation, and related communications equipment at field production sites and facilities
• Independently diagnose and repair complex automation, control, instrumentation, and communications issues remotely and on-site; use structured troubleshooting to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Perform approved PLC, RTU, HMI, alarm, and communications configuration changes in accordance with established change-management, cybersecurity, and safety procedures
• Coordinate with Electrical and Instrumentation teams to verify proper sensor, transmitter, actuator, control-panel, and field wiring installation
• Conduct routine inspections, functional testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance to maintain system uptime, accuracy, and performance
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot pressure, flow, level, temperature, and other field instruments and transmitters
• Support the integration of new wells, equipment, and facilities into existing SCADA platforms, including validation of point mapping, alarms, and remote communications
• Maintain radios, modems, cellular gateways, and other remote-access communications equipment used for telemetry and operational visibility
• Document work performed, update control logic diagrams and system records, maintain configuration backups, and close assigned work orders accurately and promptly
• Ensure automation work complies with applicable safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements; promptly communicate conditions that require Engineering or Operations escalation
• Provide field-level technical guidance to Automation Technician I personnel and contractors as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with ROC
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three to five years of experience in oil and gas field automation, industrial controls, instrumentation, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLC, RTU, SCADA, instrumentation, and communications issues independently in field environments

Schedule: 5/2 40Hrs/Week (some overtime)