Deepwater Automation Technician

Danos, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic and diagnostic testing equipment in an offshore setting. You will work with SCADA, PLC, and DCS systems to ensure reliable operation of complex automation on platforms.

Candidates should have PLC experience (ControlLogix), DCS familiarity (Honeywell Experion), and offshore credentials such as TWIC. This role requires strong teamwork and safety focus in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC systems, especially ControlLogix 5000.
• Experience with ladder logic and DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell Experion).
• Valid TWIC card required for offshore access.
• Prior offshore experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs electronic, computerized, and diagnostic testing equipment.
• Inspects and diagnoses operating problems on pumps, motors, instrumentation, communications, power distribution, and automatic control systems.
• Performs mandatory paperwork required by customers and government agencies.
• Performs record-keeping and maintains files on work performed.
• Knowledgeable of SCADA hardware/software such as Allen-Bradley or GE PLCs, HMI packages like Wonderware, Rockwell, Inductive Automation, Citect, or GE.
• Maintains organizational standards to ensure efficient platform operations.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication in a team environment.
• Maintains a safety-oriented mindset.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA

DCS systems

Ladder logic

Offshore experience

TWIC card

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

GE PLCs

Wonderware HMI

Honeywell Experion

Inductive Automation

Job description

Overview

An Automation Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic, computerized, and diagnostic testing equipment. This role requires expertise in SCADA systems, PLCs, and DCS systems, ensuring efficient operation of automation systems in an offshore environment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs electronic, computerized, and diagnostic testing equipment.
• Inspects and diagnoses operating problems on pumps, electrical motors, instrumentation systems, communication systems, power distribution systems, and automatic control systems.
• Performs mandatory paperwork required by customers and government agencies.
• Performs record-keeping and maintains files on work performed.
• Knowledgeable of SCADA system hardware and software components such as Allen-Bradley or GE PLCs, HMI packages like Wonderware, Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation, Citect, or GE.
• Organizational skills to maintain platform operations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in a team environment.
• Safety-oriented.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC systems, especially ControlLogix 5000.
• Experience with ladder logic and DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell Experion).
• Valid TWIC card.
• Prior offshore experience.