Automation Technician Lead

The Automation Service Lead will focus on continuous improvement to improve HSE performance, Automation Technician training, and improving customer service levels by creating efficiency and enhancing effectiveness. Working with all functional departments this position will identify and execute opportunities for improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively leads and trains the Automation Service team consisting of indirect employees.
• Demonstrate visible HS&E leadership leading to increased employee ownership of HS&E performance.
• Ensures client satisfaction and retention through excellent service delivery.
• Proven leader. Develop and mentor a top-notch team capable of supporting future growth.
• Oversees organizational adherence to Lufkin Industries processes, policies, and best practices.
• Leads by example fostering a positive work environment in which employees professionally develop, grow, and retain. Responsible for the ongoing technical development/evaluation of the Automation service team.
• Able to inspire and rally a team to quickly resolve challenges. Builds leadership bench strength through individual self-accountability, training, and coaching.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement. Identifies opportunities for improvement, determines the root cause of problem areas, and analyzes data, and solutions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with automation, controls, or instrumentation including but not limited to Rod Pump Controllers, and Variable Speed Drive with Rod Pump Applications.
• Must have an in-depth working knowledge of rod lift systems well pumping application.
• Must have a working knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, AC motor theory, and application.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Word processing software; Spreadsheet software, and Internet software.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Team Building
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High-performance teams and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company value