Deepwater Automation Technician

Danos, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic and diagnostic testing equipment offshore in the Louisiana region. You will work with SCADA, PLCs, and DCS systems to ensure reliable operation of automation in a demanding offshore environment.

Qualifications include 2–6 years in automation, ladder logic and ControlLogix 5000 proficiency, SAP experience, and a valid TWIC card. Offshore experience and strong teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; offshore experience preferred.
• 2–6 years automation experience with PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems.
• Proficiency with ladder logic andControlLogix 5000 PLCs.
• SAP experience and valid TWIC card are required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs automation equipment offshore.
• Inspects pumps, motors, instrumentation, and control systems for issues.
• Completes mandatory paperwork for customers and government agencies.
• Maintains records and files on work performed.
• Collaborates with team and adheres to safety practices.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLCs

DCS systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ControlLogix 5000

Allen-Bradley

GE PLCs

HMI software (Wonderware, Rockwell, Inductive Automation, Citect, GE)

Honeywell Experion

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

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-6 years automation experience.
• Proficiency in PLC systems, especially ControlLogix 5000.
• Experience with ladder logic and DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell Experion).
• SAP experience.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Prior offshore experience.