Field Automation Specialist
Lone Horse Ventures, Hobbs, NM, United States
Lone Horse Ventures is a recruitment agency. The client is an oilfield service company and systems integrator
This role pays $50/hr with 1.5x overtime, a truck allowance, $47 per diem, and lodging.
This is a 14/14 rotation out of Hobbs, NM.
You must have a valid driver license, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Purpose The Field Automation Specialist installs, configures and tests industrial automation hardware and software across various operations in the field and within processing facilities.
Essential Duties
Performs routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting on automated systems to ensure optimal performance. Diagnoses and repairs faults in instruments, valves, and motor drives, minimizing downtime and maintaining production efficiency
Installs, configures and tests industrial automation hardware and software across various operations in the field and processing facilities
Conducts system upgrades to enhance functionality and efficiency. Optimizes existing automation processes through modifications in software programming or hardware adjustments
Ensures all automation practices adhere to industry safety standards and regulations. Regularly inspects and calibrates safety systems to guarantee operational integrity
Monitors system performance data to identify trends and inefficiencies. Prepares and submits detailed reports on system status, incidents, and maintenance activities
Communicates with both technical colleagues and non-technical staff
Ensures QA/QC and Customer Acceptance Testing is completed on all projects
Works closely with other departments to deliver successful projects
Manages support center and tracking of calls, issues, and resolutions during the project lifecycle
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
Associate’s Degree in Automation or I&E Technology or equivalent experience required
5+ years of field automation experience within industrial automation systems
Advanced level understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), EFMs (Electronic Flow), knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text) and experience with platforms like Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, ABB, etc. This is not a scratch programming role. This requires modification and troubleshooting abilities.
Extensive 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)
Demonstrated experience with instrumentation for measuring and controlling variables is required
Demonstrated experience working with electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and the integration of automation systems within various mechanical and electrical components
3+ years experience with automation-related programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, or Structured Text. This is not a scratch programming role. This requires modification and troubleshooting abilities.
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
Technicians may need to access various locations within a facility, including climbing ladders, navigating tight spaces, and working at heights or in confined areas
Team members will encounter a range of work environments, each tailored to the specific demands and nature of individual projects. For outdoor projects, may be exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
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This role pays $50/hr with 1.5x overtime, a truck allowance, $47 per diem, and lodging.
This is a 14/14 rotation out of Hobbs, NM.
You must have a valid driver license, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Purpose The Field Automation Specialist installs, configures and tests industrial automation hardware and software across various operations in the field and within processing facilities.
Essential Duties
Performs routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting on automated systems to ensure optimal performance. Diagnoses and repairs faults in instruments, valves, and motor drives, minimizing downtime and maintaining production efficiency
Installs, configures and tests industrial automation hardware and software across various operations in the field and processing facilities
Conducts system upgrades to enhance functionality and efficiency. Optimizes existing automation processes through modifications in software programming or hardware adjustments
Ensures all automation practices adhere to industry safety standards and regulations. Regularly inspects and calibrates safety systems to guarantee operational integrity
Monitors system performance data to identify trends and inefficiencies. Prepares and submits detailed reports on system status, incidents, and maintenance activities
Communicates with both technical colleagues and non-technical staff
Ensures QA/QC and Customer Acceptance Testing is completed on all projects
Works closely with other departments to deliver successful projects
Manages support center and tracking of calls, issues, and resolutions during the project lifecycle
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
Associate’s Degree in Automation or I&E Technology or equivalent experience required
5+ years of field automation experience within industrial automation systems
Advanced level understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), EFMs (Electronic Flow), knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text) and experience with platforms like Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, ABB, etc. This is not a scratch programming role. This requires modification and troubleshooting abilities.
Extensive 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)
Demonstrated experience with instrumentation for measuring and controlling variables is required
Demonstrated experience working with electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and the integration of automation systems within various mechanical and electrical components
3+ years experience with automation-related programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, or Structured Text. This is not a scratch programming role. This requires modification and troubleshooting abilities.
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
Technicians may need to access various locations within a facility, including climbing ladders, navigating tight spaces, and working at heights or in confined areas
Team members will encounter a range of work environments, each tailored to the specific demands and nature of individual projects. For outdoor projects, may be exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
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