Industrial Automation Technician I – Field PLC & HMI

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Andrews (TX)

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USD 52,000 - 90,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Job summary

Expanse is seeking an Automation Technician I to support installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation systems in onshore Oil & Gas projects. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, telemetry equipment, and field instrumentation, collaborating with Electricians and Foremen to ensure safe, effective operations.

Travel is 50%, and you will participate in startup activities, system commissioning, and safety programs.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience with PLC and HMI programming, testing, and field startup activities.
  • Experience with Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, or Red Lion systems preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field locations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with installation, configuration, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of automation systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical control and instrumentation systems in onshore Oil & Gas operations.
  • Support new automation installations and upgrades to existing systems.
  • Install, upgrade, configure, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and HMIs.
  • Configure and troubleshoot VFD systems and industrial communication protocols.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI programming
Electrical troubleshooting
Instrumentation troubleshooting
Reading drawings
Telemetry installation
Documentation
English communication

Education

Industrial Technology / Electrical Technology degree

Tools

Schneider Electric
Allen-Bradley
Red Lion

Job description

Expanse is seeking an Automation Technician I to support installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation systems in onshore Oil & Gas projects. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, telemetry equipment, and field instrumentation, collaborating with Electricians and Foremen to ensure safe, effective operations.

Travel is 50%, and you will participate in startup activities, system commissioning, and safety programs.

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