What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Specialist III position at NES Fircroft?
Position Summary -
Seeking an Automation Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing, configuring, and testing equipment / devices, as well as setting up controllers, devices, and communication protocols with minimal assistance.
Primary Responsibilities -
- Install, program, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment.
- Maintain and repair automation and electrical systems for upstream onshore oil and gas operations.
- Provide on-site automation support and serve as a technical resource for control systems and field instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, vibration, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with industry and corporate process control standards.
- Follow PLC programming practices, standards, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
- Identify and implement improvements for instrumentation and control systems.
- Utilize CMMS (SAP) for maintenance operations.
Required Qualifications -
Education : 2-year Instrumentation or Automation Technology degree (GPA 2.5 ) or equivalent technical experience with a strong safety record or a GED.
Experience : 3 years in the oil field.
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Preferred Qualifications -
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Automation (GPA 3.0 ).
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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
