Automation Technician

Design Solutions & Integration • Midland, TX

6d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Design Solutions and Integration is an employee-owned company providing automation, electrical, and mechanical services to major energy partners including Diamondback Energy, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron. Since 2001, we’ve supported oil-field operations with reliable, safety-driven solutions that keep projects moving. Guided by our core values—integrity, safety, accountability, faith, and innovation—we take pride in delivering dependable work for customers who expect the best. As an employee-owner, you’ll have access to competitive wages and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At DSI, we’re all invested in doing the job right.

Automation technicians are responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, process instrumentation, electrical equipment and controls. Troubleshoot control equipment, electrical and instrumentation at production facilities (gathering, disposal, injection, vapor recovery, LACT). Loading provided software changes with Allen Bradley, Schneider, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, and Siemens PLCs, Allen Bradley, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, Siemens, Red Lion, and Maple HMIs. Ability to identify, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve instrumentation, control, electrical, network, and communications issues. Proficiency in multiple skill clusters including computers, electrical, electronics, mechanical systems, networking and radio communications.

Guided by our core values—integrity, safety, accountability, faith, and innovation—we take pride in delivering dependable work for customers who expect the highest standards. Our footprint spans various sectors including architecture, engineering, construction, and technology. Whether crafting efficient workspaces, integrating cutting-edge technology systems, or optimizing infrastructure for peak performance, Design Solutions and Integration brings a holistic approach to every project. As an employee-owner, you’ll benefit from competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). At DSI, we’re all invested in doing the job right.

Requirements

• Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in multiple skill clusters including computers, electrical, electronics, mechanical systems, networking and radio communications.
• Electrical (AC and DC 600 Volt and below), motors (controls and troubleshooting), drives (installation, configuration and troubleshooting), pumps (operation and troubleshooting), and instrumentation (installation, configuration and troubleshooting).
• Level I: Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Troubleshooting of AC single phase (HOA, Start / Stop, and remote control circuits), three phase power. Troubleshooting of AC /DC control and power circuits.
• Level I: Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Installation (electrical, tubing)
• Level I: Computer skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Word) able to fill spreadsheets and forms.
• Level II: Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Installation of AC / DC control and power circuits.
• Level II: Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Configuration and troubleshooting.
• Level II: Computer skills: Utilize VMWare, PLC and HMI software to assist with troubleshooting.
• Level III: Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Specify AC / DC control and power circuits.
• Level III: Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Evaluate and specify new and replacement instrumentation.
• Level III: Computer skills: Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft office (Excel, Word) able to create spreadsheets and forms, facility startup, tune PID loops.
• Math basic (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide, fractions)
• Computer Windows OS, Microsoft Office, VMWare, USB, serial comms
• Electrical AC and DC Voltages up to and including 600 volts
• Networking TCP/IP addressing, NAT rules, port forwarding, routing
• Mechanical Electric and Mechanic hand tools
• Communication Ethernet, Ethernet wireless, RF 900Mhz (FreeWave)

Nice To Haves

• Skill deficits will require a strong desire and willingness to learn, investing personal time and resources to increase knowledge and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Installation, operation and maintenance of industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, process instrumentation, electrical equipment and controls.
• Troubleshoot control equipment, electrical and instrumentation at production facilities (gathering, disposal, injection, vapor recovery, LACT).
• Loading provided software changes with Allen Bradley, Schneider, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, and Siemens PLCs, Allen Bradley, GE, Idec, Automation Direct, Siemens, Red Lion, and Maple HMIs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve instrumentation, control, electrical, network, and communications issues.
• Assist lead with loop checks as required (Level I).
• Lead for facility loop checks (Level II).
• Progress tracking, load programs to PLC and HMI, configure routers, modems, radios (Level III).
• Verify controls and shutdowns (Level III).
• Modify PLC and HMI programs as required / requested (Level III).

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability coverage
• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed