Field Technician/Control Room Operator

AVINA Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AVINA Inc. is seeking a Field Technician / Control Room Operator in Rapid City, SD to manage the safe, reliable operation of our hydrogen production and dispensing facility.

You will monitor PLC/SCADA systems, perform routine inspections, and collaborate with the Plant Manager to maintain process integrity. The role requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years in oil & gas or related industries, and the ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2–3 years in oil & gas, clean energy, chemical refining, or industrial manufacturing.
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Technical: Familiarity with automated process controls (PLC/SCADA/BOP).
• Safety: Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control automated Balance of Plant (BOP) and PLC systems.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and logging of pressure, temperature, and leaks.
• Manage high-pressure hydrogen custody transfers safely for trailers or trucks.
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and apply LOTO to prepare assets for maintenance.
• Perform 1st-level repairs and preventive maintenance including calibrations and basic replacements.
• Provide on-site mechanical intervention during emergencies and isolate leaks.

Skills

Process control

Gas handling

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC/SCADA/BOP interfaces

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a Field Technician / Control Room Operator to manage safe, reliable, and efficient day-to-day operations of our advanced clean hydrogen production and dispensing facility.

What You\'ll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• System Monitoring & Control: Continually monitor and control the automated Balance of Plant (BOP) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems.
• Facility Inspections: Conduct routine physical facility walk-downs, systematically logging pressure, temperature, and leak-detection data to maintain operational integrity.
• Custody Transfers: Manage high-pressure hydrogen custody transfers safely, executing secure hookups and disconnections for tube trailers or transport trucks.
• Safety & Equipment Isolation: Execute first-line troubleshooting and technical equipment isolation utilizing standard Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols to prepare assets for the maintenance team.
• Maintenance & PMs: Perform 1st-level repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs), including instrument calibrations, piping repairs, and basic non-technical parts replacement.
• Emergency Intervention: Provide vital on-site mechanical intervention during emergencies, manually overriding localized PLC faults and isolating physical leaks.

What We\'re Looking For (Requirements)

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in oil & gas, clean energy production, chemical refining, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, adhering to strict team headcount safety protocols.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with automated process controls (PLC/SCADA/BOP interfaces), high-pressure gas handling, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Safety Orientation: Strong working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous materials handling, and industrial safety regulations.

Reporting to: Plant Manager / Operations Manager

• Hourly Rate: $37.00 - $49.00 / hour (Dependent on experience and technical certifications)
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your dependents.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive accrued vacation days, sick leave, and paid company holidays.