Automation Technician

Producers Midstream•Hobbs, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely maintaining all electrical, communication, and instrumentation equipment of the gathering system, compressor stations, and processing facilities to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 year I/E degree or 5 years of experience in I/E field of work.
Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency.
Must live within 60 miles of reporting location to accommodate call outs.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement.
Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations.
Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, shift rotations, and perform call outs.
Must be able to react to high stress/emergency situations in a deliberate, thoughtful, and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3-5 years in Instrument and Electrical Controls. related experience preferred.
Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment.
Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation.
Working knowledge of P &ID’s Electrical Diagrams.
Current NFPA70E certification preferred.
Working knowledge of GE and Allen Bradley PLCs i.e. ladder logic and hardware.
Working knowledge of Liquid and Gas Chromatographs i.e. ABB, AIC, Daniels.
Working knowledge of gas analytical equipment i.e. AMI H2s and O2 analyzers.
Working knowledge of specialty electrical tools i.e. Voltmeter, Hart Communicator, Process meter 120V, 240V, & 480V Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all shutdowns, controls, transmitters, recorder, chromatographs, analyzers, and measurement facilities are calibrated and functioning properly.
Assist in servicing the compressors, expander, plant compressors and associated equipment.
Respond to alarms and problems within the gathering system, compressor stations, and plants and takes corrective measures.
Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures.
Maintain a valid Driver's license in state of residency.
Live within 60 - 65 miles of reporting location.
Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Work assigned shift and be available for overtime if needed.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
Comply with all internal, state and federal regulations.
Comply with company policies.
Maintain honest, respectful, and effective internal and external working relationships.
Complete all training as directed by management.