Automation Technician

Design Solutions and Integration is an employee-owned company providing automation, electrical, and mechanical services to major energy partners including Diamondback Energy, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron. Since 2001, we’ve supported oil-field operations with reliable, safety-driven solutions that keep projects moving. Guided by our core values—integrity, safety, accountability, faith, and innovation—we take pride in delivering dependable work for customers who expect the best.

About the role

Automation technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, process instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls. Troubleshoot control equipment, electrical, and instrumentation at production facilities (gathering, disposal, injection, vapor recovery, LACT).

• Load provided software changes with Allen Bradley, Schneider, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, and Siemens PLCs, Allen Bradley, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, Siemens, Red Lion, and Maple HMIs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve instrumentation, control, electrical, network, and communications issues.
• Proficiency in multiple skill clusters including computers, electrical, electronics, mechanical systems, networking, and radio communications.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Desired skills include:

• Math: basic (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide, fractions)
• Computer: Windows OS, Microsoft Office, VMWare, USB, serial comms
• Electrical: AC and DC voltages up to and including 600 volts
• Networking: TCP/IP addressing, NAT rules, port forwarding, routing
• Mechanical: Electric and mechanic hand tools
• Communication: Ethernet, Ethernet wireless, RF 900Mhz (FreeWave)

Skill deficits will require a strong desire and willingness to learn, investing personal time and resources to increase knowledge and skill levels.

It is critical to have a thorough understanding of:

• Electrical (AC and DC 600 Volt and below)
• Motors (controls and troubleshooting)
• Drives (installation, configuration, and troubleshooting)
• Pumps (operation and troubleshooting)
• Instrumentation (installation, configuration, and troubleshooting)

Technician skill levels:

• Level I technician:
  • Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Troubleshooting of AC single phase (HOA, Start/Stop, and remote control circuits), three-phase power. Troubleshooting of AC/DC control and power circuits.
  • Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Installation (electrical, tubing)
  • Control systems: Assist lead with loop checks as required
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) able to fill spreadsheets and forms
• Level II technician (including Level I):
  • Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Installation of AC/DC control and power circuits.
  • Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Configuration and troubleshooting
  • Control systems: Lead for facility loop checks
  • Computer skills: Utilize VMWare, PLC, and HMI software to assist with troubleshooting
• Level III technician (including Level I and II):
  • Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Specify AC/DC control and power circuits.
  • Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Evaluate and specify new and replacement instrumentation
  • Control systems: Progress tracking, load programs to PLC and HMI, configure routers, modems, radios
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) able to create spreadsheets and forms, facility startup, tune PID loops, verify controls and shutdowns. Modify PLC and HMI programs as required/requested.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Schedule

5 days on, 2 days off