Automation Technician III

RigUp, Inc.; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. in Pecos, TX is seeking an experienced Automation Technician III to monitor, diagnose, and repair automated systems in Oil & Gas operations.

You will install and service PLCs, transmitters, HMIs, and control equipment, working to maximize reliability and safety. This role requires 8+ years of field experience, strong safety culture, SCADA knowledge, and the ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of oilfield automation experience.
• PEC Safeland certification within 12 months of start.
• ANSI Z390.1-2017 H2S training.
• Installation, troubleshooting and repair of PLCs, ABB TotalFlows, Fisher ROCS, transmitters.
• Electrical circuit and component troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, Cambium, and fiber optics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn and adapt with experienced personnel.
• Understand O&G production equipment and operations.
• Fall protection certification capable; able to work at heights.
• Capable of working in extreme outdoor temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Automation-IE equipment such as PLCs, transmitters, HMIs.
• Promote a strong safety culture in daily work.
• Use SCADA to monitor operations.
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures as required.
• Be safety conscious, team oriented, and self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Take on other operations duties as assigned.

Skills

8+ years experience

Safety culture

Problem solving

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Team oriented

Ability to work nights/weekends/hols

Self-starter

Tools

ABB TotalFlows

Fisher ROC

Transmitters

SCADA systems

Freewave

XetaWave

RedLion

Cambium

Fiberoptic systems

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 III monitors and performs routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, troubleshoots problems, and repairs found issues to reduce human interaction and maximize efficiency. This position tests, adjusts, installs, operates, maintains, and inspects computerized systems, robotic devices, control systems, and manufacturing equipment and workstation installations, using skills in electronics, fluid power, mechanics, computers, and manufacturing processes. This position provides Automation-I&E support to Oil and Gas Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a team to maintain and install Automation-I&E equipment such as PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communications equipment, HMIs, etc.
• Responsible for engaging in and promoting a strong safety culture
• Use SCADA systems to monitor operation
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out process on required equipment
• Safety conscious, team oriented, self-starter, works well with minimal supervision
• Other operations duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

Required:

• 8+ years of experience
• PEC Safeland Certification to be obtained prior to beginning this role (cannot be older than 12 months)
• ANSI Z390.1-2017 instructor led H2S training
• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair PLCs, ABB TotalFlows, Fisher ROCs, Transmitters, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot Electrical Circuits and components
• Knowledge of Communication equipment such as Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, Cambium, and Fiberoptic Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced facility personnel
• Understand O&G production equipment and operations
• Must be able to get certified to work at heights using appropriate fall protection
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures
• Once adequately trained, expected to work a call out rotation (Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Required to work late as needed
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced Automation-I/E personnel