Automation Technician III: PLCs, SCADA & Field Ops

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

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.