Field Operator III – Automation Technician
- Location
- Carlsbad
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- $55 – $55
About this role
Job Title
Field Operator III – Automation Technician
Compensation
$55.30/hr
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate
Schedule
5/2
Target Start Date
ASAP
Tentative End Date
One year from starting
Scope
This position provides Automation and Instrumentation & Electrical support to Southeast New Mexico oil and gas operations.
Job Responsibilities
Agency truck provided. The business line will provide tools.
Field Operator III – Automation Technician
Compensation
$55.30/hr
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate
Schedule
5/2
Target Start Date
ASAP
Tentative End Date
One year from starting
Scope
This position provides Automation and Instrumentation & Electrical support to Southeast New Mexico oil and gas operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to maintain and install Automation and I&E equipment, including PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communications equipment, and HMIs.
- Use SCADA systems to monitor operations.
- Perform lockout/tagout procedures on required equipment.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Perform other operational duties as assigned.
- Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, ABB Totalflows, Fisher ROCs, transmitters, and related automation equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and components.
- Knowledge of communications equipment, including FreeWave, XetaWave, Red Lion, ABB, Cambium, and fiber-optic systems.
- Understanding of oil and gas production equipment and operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
- Safety-conscious, team-oriented self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced facility and Automation/I&E personnel.
- Ability to become certified to work at heights using appropriate fall protection.
- Ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
- Once adequately trained, availability to participate in a callout rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Availability to work late as needed.
Agency truck provided. The business line will provide tools.
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