Automation Technician

For over 50 years we have been a leader in automation and control acquisition, installation and support to the oil and gas, mining, power, manufacturing, and chemical industries, and has recently expanded its deep technical expertise into the electric vehicle charging industry.

Our best in class portfolio of products give our customers the greatest variety of products and services all under one roof. Whether it’s our personal designed solution, or someone else’s, our expert engineers provide manufacturer certified maintenance and repair in the most extreme field conditions.

This role will be onsite at our plant in Arnegard, ND. We offer onsite housing, flexible schedules, and monthly living reimbursements.

We offer relocation assistance, personal housing accommodations, flexible schedules, and optional weekly OT! All company trucks, tools, uniforms, and cell phones will be paid for you!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Automation Technician is responsible for the safe and careful installation of company products at client sites. Possess a blend of technical and mechanical expertise to ensure that all installs are completed to the manufacturers’ and clients’ specifications. Performs duties with minimal oversight or assistance from supervisor. Serves as a Lead Technician or highest level technician on a service team. Must be able to meet deadlines, be hard working, and be adaptable to different working environments, including extreme weather environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, install, and provide service maintenance on all company products at client sites, which may include equipment calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, tank measurements, H2O measurements, radio installations, antenna adjustments, and other communication duties without supervision.
• Perform PLC/RTU troubleshooting, using the ABB Totalflow products.
• Assemble well head kits, battery kits, and DCP meters with little to no assistance.
• Wire well heads, tanks, batteries, and Totalflows with little to no supervision assistance.
• Perform basic Totalflow and FreeWave programming with little to no assistance.
• Capable of performing Totalflow calibrations with little or no oversight.
• May serve as a Site or Service Lead to 1 – 5 Technicians.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of experience with PLC/RTU instrumentation and controls. Proficient in Allen Bradly is highly desired.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blue print schematics.
• Valid driver’s license with a good MVR required.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience, familiar with working with tools.
• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry a plus.
• Must be of sound physical health due to the rigors of the work.
• Able to speak, write, and read the English language.