Automation Technician

Design Solutions & Integration • Midland, TX

9d • $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.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. 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.
Desired skills include:
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)
Skill deficits will require a strong desire and willingness to learn, investing personal time and resources to increase knowledge and skill levels.
It is critical to have a thorough understanding of 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).
Technician skill level:
Level I technician:
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.
Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Installation (electrical, tubing)
Control systems: Assist lead with loop checks as required
Computer skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Word) able to fill spreadsheets and forms
Level II technician (including Level I):
Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Installation of AC / DC control and power circuits.
Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Configuration and troubleshooting
Control systems: Lead for facility loop checks
Computer skills: Utilize VMWare, PLC and HMI software to assist with troubleshooting
Level III technician (including Level I and II):
Electrical (up to 600 Volt AC/DC): Specify AC / DC control and power circuits.
Instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, and flow): Evaluate and specify new and replacement instrumentation
Control systems: Progress tracking, load programs to PLC and HMI, configure routers, modems, radios
Computer skills: Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft office (Excel, Word) able to create spreadsheets and forms, facility startup, tune PID loops, verify controls and shutdowns. Modify PLC and HMI programs as required / requested.

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.
• 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).
• Thorough understanding of 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).
• Facility startup, tune PID loops, 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