Automation Technician (Three Rivers, TX)

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine field maintenance as well as the commissioning and start-up of new facilities.
• Respond and provide automation support during outages.
• Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment.
• Develop control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups.
• Understand and follow MOC processes to ensure proper PLC Program updates and changes.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Add additional duties as required.

Required Skills

• Must possess a high level of competency regarding the programming, configuring, and troubleshooting of various PLC’s/RTU’s such as Allen Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB Totalflow, Scadapak.
• Knowledge of Modbus communication protocol.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting radio communications leveraging multiple types of communication protocols.
• Experience in troubleshooting and calibrating various types of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of P&ID’s.
• Competency in reading and developing Cause & Effect documents.
• Proficiency in Instrumentation and Low Voltage Electrical Systems.
• Adeptness in Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Processes.
• Education on how changes to the process impact Control System programming and ability to clearly communicate and work with Corporate Engineering to solve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of automation and I&E experience.
• Must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.