I&E Technician

Danos; Carlsbad (NM); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking an Automation-I&E technician to support Southeastern New Mexico oil and gas operations. The role involves maintaining and installing PLC-based equipment, transmitters, and HMIs, with SCADA monitoring and strict safety practices.

The position requires strong communication skills, ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, and readiness for on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. On-site at locations in New Mexico, with potential for field travel.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and repairing PLCs and ABB TotalFlow equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and components.
• Knowledge of communication equipment such as Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, Cambium, and fiber optics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced personnel.
• Understand O&G production equipment and operations.
• Must be able to obtain fall protection certification.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to maintain and install Automation-I&E equipment (PLC components, transmitters, communications equipment, HMIs).
• Use SCADA systems to monitor operation.
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures on required equipment.
• Support safety culture and operate with minimal supervision.
• Take part in on-call rotation including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

PLC installation

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial comms

HMI systems

SCADA monitoring

Safety culture

Documentation

MS Office

Tools

ABB TotalFlow

Fisher ROC

Freewave

XetaWave

RedLion

Cambium

Fiber optics

Job description

Overview

This position provides Automation-I&E support to South East New Mexico Oil and Gas Operations.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to maintain and install Automation-I&E equipment such as PLC components, Wired and wireless transmitters, Communications equipment, HMI’s, etc.
• Safety conscious, Team oriented, Self-starter, works well with minimal supervision
• Responsible for engaging in and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Use SCADA systems to monitor operation.
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out process on required equipment.
• Other operations duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair PLC’s, ABB TotalFlow’s, Fisher ROC’s, Transmitters, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot Electrical Circuits and components.
• Knowledge of Communication equipment such as Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, Cambium, and Fiberoptic Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced facility personnel.
• Understand O&G production equipment and operations.
• Must be able to get certified to work at heights using appropriate fall protection.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
• Once adequately trained, Contractors will be expected to work a call out rotation. ( Nights, Weekends, Holidays )
• Required to work late as needed
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced Automation-I/E personnel.
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements.