Senior Automation Technician
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Senior Automation Technician
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Based in San Antonio with Travel to West Texas as needed.
Role Overview: Automation Technicians are pivotal at Strata Innovative Solutions tasked with ensuring the highest standard of service delivery to our esteemed clients in the oil and gas industry. This position demands a professional with a comprehensive skill set in troubleshooting and resolving intricate issues in Automation Electrical Instrumentation and Communication projects. The ideal candidate will bring experience and a proactive and analytical approach to problemsolving to maintain the optimal performance of sophisticated systems.
Senior Automation TechnicianKey Responsibilities:
Installation and Configuration: Install configure and test automation hardware and software across various operations in the field and within processing facilities including PLCs flow computers and communications equipment.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting on automated systems to ensure optimal performance. Diagnose and repair faults in instruments valves and motor drives minimizing downtime and maintaining production efficiency.
System Upgrades and Optimization: Conduct system upgrades to enhance functionality and efficiency. Optimize existing automation processes through modifications in software programming or hardware adjustments.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure all automation practices adhere to industry safety standards and regulations. Regularly inspect and calibrate safety systems to guarantee operational integrity.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor system performance data to identify trends and inefficiencies. Prepare and submit detailed reports on system status incidents and maintenance activities.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for documenting processes explaining technical concepts to nontechnical staff and collaborating with other departments.
Adaptability: Must be flexible and adaptable to the dynamic needs of the oil and gas industry able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust priorities as needed.
Technical Proficiency: Indepth knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g. Ladder Logic Function Block Diagram Structured Text) and experience with specific platforms like AllenBradley Schneider Electric ABB etc.
Familiarity with SCADA systems and software understanding of network architecture and proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software for system analysis.
Experience with calibration of field instrumentation (pressure level temperature and flow) and working knowledge of actuation systems and industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus OPC).
Ensure QA/QC and Customer Acceptance Testing is completed on all projects
Work closely with other departments to deliver successful projects
Manage support center and tracking of calls issues and resolutions during the project lifecycle
On rotation to receive customer calls for support and service calls
Responsible for managing timesheets truck inventory tools equipment electronics
Ability to understand and apply safe work practices
Other duties as assigned
Senior Automation TechnicianQualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Automation or I&E Technology or a related field preferred.
57 Years Experience with Automation Systems preferred.
Deep understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) EFMs (Electronic Flow Measurement) required.
Knowledge of instrumentation used in the oil and gas industry for measuring and controlling variables such as pressure flow temperature and level required.
Competent in understanding and working with electrical schematics mechanical diagrams and the integration of automation systems within various mechanical and electrical components required.
Proficiency in automationrelated programming languages such as Ladder Logic Function Block or Structured Text preferred.
Familiarity with upstream midstream and downstream oil and gas operations is preferred.
Must be customercentric.
Demonstrated leadership and technical oversight of junior technicians.
Physical Requirements:
Frequent use of hand tools electronic equipment and machinery is required. Precision and steadiness are essential for handling small components and performing delicate adjustments.
Must lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Prolonged standing walking bending and kneeling periods.
Close visual attention is necessary for reading schematics and detailed work on computer screens. Good overall vision with or without correction is vital including accurately distinguishing colors for wiring and safety signals.
Adequate hearing is necessary for safety reasons particularly in environments with machinery and equipment where hearing auditory alarms and signals is crucial.
Technicians may need to access various locations within a facility including climbing ladders navigating tight spaces and working at heights or in confined areas.
Willingness to work in diverse conditions is necessary as technicians may be exposed to dust noise heat cold and outdoor weather conditions.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses gloves ear protection hard hats and in some cases respirators.
Work Environment:
Team members will encounter a range of work environments each tailored to the specific demands and nature of individual projects. Candidates should be prepared for and adaptable to the following conditions:
Industrial and warehouse settings equipped with effective ventilation systems
Office environments that are welllit and maintain comfortable temperatures through heating and air conditioning
Outdoor project exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat cold wind rain and snow.
About Strata
Founded in 1997 Strata has grown into a powerhouse with a national reputation for its diverse engineering experience. We are a leading systems integrator connecting technologies from production equipment to business systems nationwide. Our services encompass Systems Integration Automation Engineering and Programming SCADA systems Electrical Services Data Hosting Powerline and Panel Fabrication meeting various industry needs. Recognizing each organizations distinct demands and challenges we tailor our solutions to drive efficiency and increase productivity giving our valued clients a competitive edge.
Why Join Us At Strata safety is our number one priority shaping every aspect of our operations and culture. We firmly believe that ensuring the wellbeing of our employees is fundamental to our collective growth and success. Alongside this commitment to safety we believe that your growth is our growth. We support your professional development through ongoing education and training opportunities. This commitment is vital to upholding our reputation as industry leaders which benefits everyone involvedour employees clients and the community. You will experience a culture of continuous learning and mutual support where knowledge is shared freely and achievements are celebrated. Together we achieve more pushing the boundaries of whats possible in the industry and setting new standards for success.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
