Deepwater Automation Technician

Danos; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos in the United States offshore sector seeks an Automation Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic and diagnostic testing equipment on offshore platforms. You will work with SCADA, PLCs, and DCS systems to ensure continuous operations.

Candidates should have offshore experience, possess a TWIC card, and be safety-oriented with strong teamwork and communication skills. This role is based offshore in the Gulf region with a demanding but rewarding environment.

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.

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.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Offshore experience

Safety-conscious

HMI/SCADA tools understanding

Tools

ControlLogix 5000

Honeywell Experion

Wonderware

Rockwell Automation

Inductive Automation

Citect

GE

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.