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

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

Requirements

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of electrical (AC and DC 600 Volt and below).
• Strong desire and willingness to learn; investing personal time and resources to increase knowledge and skill levels.

Skills

• 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).

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.