Instrumentation & Electrical Technician – PLC/DCS

Howard Energy Partners; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Energy Partners in West Texas (Orla, TX) is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician II to provide technical support to construction and field operations in instrumentation, electrical and analyzer fields.

The role requires troubleshooting, maintenance of control systems, and experience with Allen Bradley PLC software. Travel to remote sites may be required; must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience in design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, pneumatics and communications systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley display and control software and PLC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots problems with equipment. Runs conduit, pulls wire, changes motors, and maintains lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• Maintains and troubleshoots plant control systems and complex equipment, e.g., generators, heaters, etc.
• Maintains, modifies and troubleshoots Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs.
• Maintains advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame/fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors).
• Reads P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings; interprets plant electrical diagrams.

Skills

AC voltage knowledge

Hand & power tools

DCS programming

Allen Bradley PLC experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley software

PLC equipment

Job description

Howard Energy Partners in West Texas (Orla, TX) is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician II to provide technical support to construction and field operations in instrumentation, electrical and analyzer fields.

The role requires troubleshooting, maintenance of control systems, and experience with Allen Bradley PLC software. Travel to remote sites may be required; must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.