Field Communications / SCADA Technician

Paycom; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom seeks a Field Communications/SCADA Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot field communication and SCADA infrastructure supporting oil and gas operations in Farmington, NM. The candidate should be safety-conscious, technically capable, and able to work independently at remote sites.

Responsibilities include RF equipment installation, SCADA data diagnostics, TCP/IP networking, power system maintenance, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong troubleshooting and independent work capability.
• Experience with RF, SCADA, and industrial networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain RF communication equipment.
• Diagnose problems using SCADA data, network monitoring, and RF tools.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP/Ethernet networks, IP addressing and VLANs.
• Maintain power systems for communications equipment, including solar and batteries.
• Record equipment configurations and site information accurately.
• Respond to outages and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Follow company safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

RF communications

Industrial networking

TCP/IP networking

Electronics

Antenna installation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

SCADA software

Radio management software

Networking equipment (routers/switches)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Farmington Field Office - Farmington , NM 87402,

Our Company: Fast-paced and growth-oriented, we use our wealth of experience gained from decades of exploration in America’s top producing basins. Agile and opportunistic in strategy, yet precise in execution, we provide tremendous potential for investors, employees and our community. We are always on the lookout for potential team members who are driven to make things better and live quite simply by the Golden Rule.

Our Strategy: We focus on acquiring, exploring and developing high-return, low-cost projects, and pursuing assets with production history and development opportunity.

Our Culture: We are intent on breaking barriers—in the industry, throughout our communities, and among individuals. Consumed by the desire to make things better, we have a flat, collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are heard and encouraged.

Job Description:

The Field Communications / SCADA Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting field communication and SCADA infrastructure supporting oil and gas operations. This position works closely with Operations, IT, and SCADA personnel to maintain reliable communications between remote field locations and centralized monitoring systems.

The successful candidate should be safety-conscious, technically capable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in remote field locations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain RF communication equipment, including licensed and unlicensed radios, antennas, coaxial cable, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint systems.
• Diagnose problems using SCADA data, network monitoring systems, radio management software, electrical test equipment, and RF diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP and Ethernet networks, including IP addressing, VLANs, and basic network connectivity.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC power systems supporting communications equipment, including batteries, solar systems, charge controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform RF troubleshooting including signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio, interference, antenna alignment, and coaxial cable issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of equipment configurations, network information, site information, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Respond to communication and SCADA outages and participate in an on-call rotation as required.
• Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of RF communications, industrial networking, electronics, SCADA, telemetry, or similar systems. Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network troubleshooting.
• Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment and understand wiring diagrams, network diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate technical issues.
• Ability to interact professionally with Operations personnel, contractors, landowners, and other stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work independently at remote oil and gas facilities and communication sites.
• Able to safely drive paved, gravel, and unimproved field roads in varying weather conditions.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work outdoors in hot, cold, windy, dusty, and other adverse weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education or certifications in electronics, telecommunications, networking, instrumentation, or a related field.
• Experience with industrial radio systems, SCADA systems, RTUs, Ethernet networking, and solar/DC power systems.
• Familiarity with oil and gas production operations and local field geography.
• FCC, networking, electronics, or manufacturer-specific technical certifications are a plus.