Automation Technician (Kittanning, PA)

ExxonMobil • Kittanning, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

An Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of instrumentation and automation systems for Oil and Gas operations. Automation Technician will have on call responsibilities and work in a team environment.

Requirements

• Ability to plan daily work activities in accordance with established Company and Regulatory procedures
• Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively
• Ability to operate hand tools or other equipment to accomplish assigned tasks
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic
• Must be willing and able to attend/complete required training courses
• Must be willing and able to work in small team environments
• Must be willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Must have safe driving skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience as an IC&E Technician, Automation Technician or an associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Controls or Electrical Systems
• Basic understanding of the Process of Oil Field Delivery Systems from Well Pad to Tank Battery to Central Delivery
• PLC knowledge; including ladder logic (Modicon and Allen Bradley a plus)
• Experience with Rosemount 107 and 800 series RTU’s
• Experience with transmitters and Hart protocol a plus
• Knowledge of control valves and positioners
• Knowledge of control loops
• Solid Troubleshooting/Communication skills

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot all field and Station Instrumentation
• Troubleshoot Control and Electrical systems. (RTUs, transmitters, control wiring)
• Troubleshoot control networks for Well Pads & Tank Battery. ( HART, ModBus, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, Fiber optics, Cellular)
• Works Safely around instrumentation and electrical systems
• Work 5 days a week Monday thru Friday with times being on call (including weekends)

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree