Automation Technician

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, we have over 200 employees across 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation, and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world-class systems integrator offering services, application engineering, panel shop, and board repair. We take pride in our Brand Promise: 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with potential for career growth.

About the Role

We have openings for Automation Technicians to expand our efforts in the fast-paced, growing oil and gas market in the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, reliable, demonstrates a desire to learn, and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWDs), plants, and programming. We are looking for a candidate who wants to grow and advance within our business.

Responsibilities

• Write Totalflow programs, install, and set up Totalflow hardware (X series flow computers, G4 XRC, and XFC boards).
• Install and configure Ubiquity radios and cameras, including connecting radios to G4 boards and setting up communication.
• Program Red Lion HMIs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install FW Murphy Centurion Compressor Control Panels.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install Plunger Lifts using Totalflows and Master Chief Control valves.
• Maintain and repair existing communication systems using Totalflow G4 XRC, Totalflow G4 XFC, Ubiquity Radios, Ubiquity Cameras, Red Lion HMIs, FW Murphy Centurion Compressor Control Panels, and Modbus addressing.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an automation, instrumentation, or process controls technician or field engineer.
• Knowledge of Modbus communication protocols and addressing.
• Experience with Ubiquity radios and cameras.
• Experience with FW Murphy Centurion Compressor Control Panels.

Qualifications

• A 2-year associate degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Process Controls is preferred.

Training

Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands-on equipment training and personal development plans.