What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at White Tail Automation?
Automation Specialist
Who we are:
At the Crimson Group, we provide our clients with high-value automation, instrumentation, electrical design, and process operation solutions. With the capabilities of a large enterprise, and the agility and responsiveness of a small company, we are a customer-focused provider of automation and integrated solutions. Crimson Group provides total integration of design, project management, panel manufacturing, installation/commissioning, maintenance, and repair for North America and select international markets.
What we Offer:
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit package and 401k plan.
• A company laptop and cell phone reimbursement.
• An environment of continuous learning with the opportunity to enhance your skills & experience and grow within the organization.
• The opportunity to participate in charitable events through our charity, RedTail Community Foundation.
What you will be Doing:
• Install and terminate control wiring, instrumentation cabling, and communication lines.
• Monitor and troubleshoot SCADA systems and controls.
• Coordinate with contractors for the maintenance of VRU’s, combustors and flare systems.
• Familiar with various Burner managements systems a plus.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing emissions control systems, while also overseeing the installation and implementation of new emissions control systems.
• Maintain good working relationships with various groups including production, water groups, and facilities engineering.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Perform the installation and configuration of control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal unit (RTU), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of new control systems. Read and interpret technical documentation including electrical and pneumatic schematics, control narratives and loop drawings.
• Ensure collaboration with other automation team members and cross-function teams to resolve technical issues.
• Be willing to continually improve professional development including non-technical subjects such as, but not limited to, business communications, problem solving, corporate culture.
Your Skills and Qualifications:
• 5 years of experience in automation.
• 5 years’ experience in Oil and Gas.
• High School Diploma required.
• Must have experience with ROCLink, IDEC, ABB, SCADAPak, or other PLC’s and SignalFire wireless.
• HMI experience required.
• ABB RMC experience would be highly regarded.
• Experience with Ignition preferred but not required.
• Field communications experience with Cambium, Cradle Point and advanced skill in TCP/IP and MODBUS communications.
• Must be highly organized and able to self-direct, multi-task and prioritize based on dynamic work environment requirements.
• Strong application skills in Excel and Word required.
• Elevated level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.
Working Conditions:
• This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position based in Midland, Texas
• 10-hour work days.
