Field Automation Tech – Hydraulics & PLCs (Truck & Tools Provided)

RigUp, Inc.; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Truck provided

Fuel included

Tools provided

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. seeks a field-based technician to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mobile hydraulic systems and automation equipment in a field environment.

You will diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, install instrumentation, verify PLC/SCADA communications, and coordinate with operations and IT to ensure uptime and reliability. This role requires 5+ years of hands-on field experience, the ability to work independently in demanding environments, and willingness to perform

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background in oilfield or maintenance environments.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience.
• Hands-on hydraulic systems and equipment experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently on-site.
• Basic electrical and instrumentation knowledge (wiring, transmitters).
• Strong problem-solving and self-direction.
• Good communication across teams and field staff.
• Willingness for physically demanding field work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including accumulator-based systems and large hydraulic valves.
• Perform hands-on mechanical work, replace components, and clean systems.
• Support mobilization, setup, and re-commissioning of skid-mounted equipment.
• Identify and resolve field issues like air locks and contamination.
• Install and wire instrumentation such as pressure transmitters.
• Verify signal communication between field devices and PLC/SCADA.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, including PLCs and HMIs.
• Validate field and historical operation data for accuracy.
• Configure communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet) between ESPs and PLCs.
• Diagnose connectivity between field devices and control systems.
• Set up field communication systems and remote connectivity tools.
• Provide technical support for field tablets and laptops.
• Coordinate with operations, completions, IT, and automation teams.
• Ensure equipment is operational, safe, and deployment-ready on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical background

5+ years experience

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Instrumentation

Communication skills

Field readiness

Tools

AB Micro800

AB MicroLogix

AB CompactLogix

DirectLogics DL06

FB107

Roc800

IDEC

Job description

RigUp, Inc. seeks a field-based technician to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mobile hydraulic systems and automation equipment in a field environment.

You will diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, install instrumentation, verify PLC/SCADA communications, and coordinate with operations and IT to ensure uptime and reliability. This role requires 5+ years of hands-on field experience, the ability to work independently in demanding environments, and willingness to perform