Automation, Controls, & Field Technician

Summary

This is a full time position that is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of the control and electrical systems, on the companies drilling rigs. The position is responsible for performing all aspects of mechanical maintenance, trouble-shooting, and repairing of: electrical equipment and systems, automated equipment, and control systems; including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC Systems (Siemens and Allen Bradley). 

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for:

• Providing support during equipment installations and upgrades including:
  • Spec’ing appropriate equipment
  • Physically setting up and maintaining electronics, instruments, automation, and measurement equipment
  • Ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations
• Keeping equipment operational, and ensures service quality, by:
  • Completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's or company instructions.
  • Troubleshooting all electronic and data acquisition equipment, computers and PLCs. Adjust, repairing or replacing faulty components. Calling for repairs when required, and approved.
  • Troubleshooting, diagnosing problems and repairing plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems using technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints and engineering sketches.) and diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop).
  • Identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring.
  • Identifying and recommending changes to improve rig performance utilizing existing or new control systems;
  • Making program modifications in PLC’s logic, HMI’s programs and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.
  • Responding quickly and aggressively to down time.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserving resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documenting actions by completing appropriate production and quality forms, in a timely manner.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, communicating with multiple departments. Responsible for assisting other technicians with maintenance and repair duties; including training co-workers on the safe and efficient techniques to maintain electrical system operations and equipment.
• Routinely performing safety observations and attending technical, developmental and safety trainings. Participating in the safety programs and/or committees; follow all site safety policies, company policies and procedures work safely and wear appropriate PPE.
• Obtaining and maintaining licenses, operator permits or certifications as required.
• Being on-call and responding to calls twenty-four/seven (24/7) for emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent education with two (2) years of specialized technical training and/or five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, Servos, Ethernet and communication systems as related to drilling rig automation.
• Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope & multi-meter, soldering wires & connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, ohm’s law, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing & tie wrapping cables, drilling & tapping holes, and building junction boxes.
• Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot, replace, and configure sensors and instrumentation such as photo-eyes, proximity switches, pressure, flow, level and temperature sensors.
• Proficient in understanding and ability to troubleshoot root cause, configure, and replace non-similar controls hardware, such as input/output modules, human machine interfaces (HMIs), safety relays, and other industrial controls.
• Advanced electrical knowledge and understanding of electrical safety, and national electrical codes
• Able to work on multiple control voltages (DC/AC) and know the safe work practices for up to 600V systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics for use in system understanding and troubleshooting.
• Travel required for training and to regularly conduct business with and meet with vendors/suppliers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• English language fluency, verbal and written.
• Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug/alcohol test.
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Benefits

This is a full time position with a competitive wage, 100% funded profit sharing plan, vacation, life insurance, identity theft protection benefit, family health plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) employer match and incentives.