Automation Technician
Automation Technician
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Job Description
As anAutomation Technician you will beresponsible for the automation SCADAandcommunication systems andequipment across the companys field assets. In this role you are required toexecute software configurations and programming to plan design and install automation solutions all while maintainingtrainingand modifying the system and its components tofullservicecapacity.To be successful in this role you must have experience with instrumentation SCADA and electronicsystems along with an understanding of oil and gas pumping and production equipment. Given the importance of reducing downtime this role demands you are open to periods of oncall status.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure company safety and environmental policies and procedures are known and followed by yourself and contractors.
- Ensures that all automation equipment including safety devices and systems are functioning properly.
- Plans and conducts independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation selection application and adaptation of new systems.
- Designs assembles installs and maintains automation systems instrumentation wiring and equipment using computer software and tools.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning systems and instrument components and equipment to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Push improvements across the field as need be from lessons learned.
- Work to provide solutions to improve the productivity of the pumper team.
- Manages networking TCP/IP instrumentation calibrations wireless instrumentation and solar powered system.
- Will assist other team members in malfunction diagnostics and maintenance as needed on operating equipment.
- Performs daily production system monitoring to identify any potential risks and ensure prompt evaluation of errors.
- Recognizes and corrects unsafe acts or conditions and/or stops work.
- Works professionally with the entire field team including pumpers and foreman engineers industry specialists programmers and contractors.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years experience as an automation instrumentation or process controls technician required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- An active/unrestricted drivers license and safe driving record is required for this position required.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts in practical situations.
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills including ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Experience: RTUs EFMs VFDs PLC Programming (Idec ScadaPack Allen Bradley) Communication protocols & radio communications.
- Familiarity and ability to enter monitor and evaluate data within with operations management systems (Production: Ignition or similar SCADA systems Merrick/Evin).
- Understand relationships between database programs and GUI systems.
- Selfmotivated with ability to work both independently and within teams in order to establish and meet deadlines goals and objectives.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
- Proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office based programs and diagnostic programs required.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly works around chemical and mechanical systems and in outside conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.
- Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to lift and move equipment and/or pipes provide support over time without fatigue.
- Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity coordination and stamina.
- Frequently operates a computer hand and power tools and other equipment.
- Occasionally ascends/ descends stairs and/or ladders to inspect and/or install equipment on production equipment.
At Magnolia our employees drive our strategy and our success.As a team we engage energize and inspire each other to deliver top performance. We offer an exciting resultsfocused workplace highly competitive compensation and benefits and a range of opportunities for career growth. Help us build a winning company that safeguards workers and the environment enhances careers strengthens local communities and increases value for all stakeholders.
Magnolia Oil & Gas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Employment decisions are based on business need job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy) age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations which we operate. Magnolia Oil & Gas will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at.
Notice to Third Party Agencies:
Please note that Magnolia Oil & Gas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed recruitment services agreement Magnolia Oil & Gas wont consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Magnolia Oil & Gas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Magnolia Oil & Gas.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
