Field Operator III - Automation Technician

Airswift; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Field Operator III - Automation Technician for a 12-month assignment in Carlsbad, NM. The role centers on automation, instrumentation, SCADA monitoring, and field-based maintenance activities in an oil and gas setting.

Candidates should be comfortable outdoors, safety-conscious, and capable of working with PLCs, transmitters, and communication systems in a technically demanding environment. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required as part of call-out duties.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting oil and gas production equipment and operations.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs, ABB TotalFlow systems, Fisher ROCs, transmitters, and related automation and I&E equipment.
• Experience monitoring operations through SCADA systems in a field environment.
• Experience working with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team-based operational setting.
• Experience supporting call-out or operational response activities, including nights, weekends, holidays, and late working when required.

Responsibilities

• Support oil and gas field operations with automation, instrumentation, and SCADA monitoring.
• Maintain PLC, transmitters, and related I&E equipment in a field environment.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and communication systems on-site.
• Participate in on-call or after-hours troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Automation

I&E equipment

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Transmitter

Communications

Troubleshooting

Tools

Freewave

XetaWave

RedLion

ABB

Cambium

Fibre optics

Job description

Job Title: Field Operator III - Automation Technician

Duration: 12 months

Schedule: 5/40

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico

This opportunity supports oil and gas operations in South East New Mexico, with a focus on automation, instrumentation, SCADA monitoring, and field-based maintenance activities. The role offers hands-on involvement with PLC components, communication systems, wired and wireless transmitters, and operational troubleshooting in a technically demanding environment. This position will suit candidates who are confident working outdoors, committed to safety, and motivated to contribute to reliable field operations.

Required Experience:

• Experience supporting oil and gas production equipment and operations.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs, ABB TotalFlow systems, Fisher ROCs, transmitters, and related automation and I&E equipment.
• Experience monitoring operations through SCADA systems in a field environment.
• Experience working with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team-based operational setting.
• Experience supporting call-out or operational response activities, including nights, weekends, holidays, and late working when required.

Required Skills:

• Strong ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and I&E equipment, including PLC components, HMI units, wired and wireless transmitters, and communications equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and associated components safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of communication equipment including Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, Cambium, and fibre optic systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and general computer-based work activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures on required equipment.
• Ability to work safely in extreme outdoor temperatures and in a safety-conscious operational environment.
• Self-motivated approach, willingness to learn, and ability to take direction from experienced operational and automation personnel.

Required Certifications:

• Certification to work at heights using appropriate fall protection (Required).

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.