Automation & Electrical Technician

Crescent Energy•Garden City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company focused on value delivery through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. The company maintains a long-life, balanced portfolio with stable cash flows from low-decline production and a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and has tripled its size since going public in December 2021. The Automation & Electrical Technician is responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and automation systems that support oilfield production operations. This role requires a strong working knowledge of industry-standard equipment, regulations, materials, and tools used in modern oilfield automation environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of oilfield experience, including at least 3 years in automation and electrical roles.
Strong knowledge of oilfield automation systems, electrical equipment, and communication technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated, ethical, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Flexible, cooperative, and able to adapt to changing operational priorities.
Demonstrated interest in automating repetitive tasks and leveraging data from multiple sources to improve operational performance.
Must be self-motivated, demonstrate strong ethics and character, be able to work with minimal supervision, and be flexible and cooperative with co-workers.
Must possess a desire to automate repetitive tasks and utilize data from multiple sources to achieve differential results.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Electrician

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation equipment used in field production operations.
Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding equipment status, system performance, and automation needs.
Monitor and diagnose issues within SCADA systems to identify and correct equipment, sensor, or communication failures.
Coordinate with automation contractors to ensure proper installation, quality workmanship, and cost-effective solutions.
Evaluate existing automation systems and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Troubleshoot, program, and repair field PLCs, HMIs/displays, and RTUs.
Respond to service calls to repair, reset, or restore communications and telemetry systems.
Train field personnel on the proper use and basic troubleshooting of automation equipment.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet based systems.
Work with common oilfield communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), and MQTT for data acquisition and device integration.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Automation & Electrical Foreman.