Senior Automation Specialist – PLC/DCS & Field Operations

Kinetik Inc; Maljamar (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik Inc in Maljamar, NM, seeks an experienced Automation Technician to install, program, start-up and maintain automation and process control equipment across our field facilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 15+ years in automation, with strong PLC programming, reading schematics and diagnosing complex automation systems.

You will work with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams, be prepared for overtime, call-outs and travel to nearby sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in Automation.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex automation problems.
• Able to read, program, install and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Able to read electronic schematics.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment.
• Responsible for the design, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.
• Support all types of plant activity including DCS, PLC, measurement facilities, natural gas collection systems, gas compressors, and gas plant processing equipment.
• Successful applicant will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time will be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems.
• Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed.
• Other tasks may also be assigned to support operations as necessary.
• Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Teamwork

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kinetik Inc in Maljamar, NM, seeks an experienced Automation Technician to install, program, start-up and maintain automation and process control equipment across our field facilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 15+ years in automation, with strong PLC programming, reading schematics and diagnosing complex automation systems.

You will work with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams, be prepared for overtime, call-outs and travel to nearby sites as needed.