What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Expanse Electrical Company, LLC?
Expanse Electrical is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission lines; and power substations.
Expanse Electrical offers an excellent compensation package that includes a Competitive salary and Excellent Benefit package offering Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K plus company match, Employee referral bonus, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, Paid time off.
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Basic Functions
The Automation Tech is responsible for designing and programming new Automation systems as well as supporting existing systems utilizing the latest technologies and trends in Oil & Gas market. Candidate must have a sound working relationship with all management, supervisory positions, foremen, and electricians in their designated area.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control instrumentation systems in the Onshore Oil and Gas Industry.
- Upgrade, install and repair PLCs and HMI systems (Schneider Electric, Allen Bradley, Red Lion)
- Implement and diagnose communication systems including Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), Ethernet IP, and Hart Protocols
- Configure and troubleshoot variable frequency drive systems
- Install and troubleshoot radio and cellular telemetry
- Install and troubleshoot pressure, temperature, flow and level sensors.
Must be willing to relocate to Permian Basin Area
Qualifications
- Safety-minded and follow safety regulations
- Ambition to use the latest trends in Automation designs and equipment for the Onshore Oil & Gas industry
- Valid Driver’s License
- Degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical/Electronic Technology or similar field
- 4 years of experience in PLC and HMI programming, testing and field start up experience.
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Ability to effectively and regularly converse and comprehend in English
- Willing to submit to pre-employment, random and for-cause drug testing