Deepwater Automation Technician

Overview:

An Automation Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic, computerized, and diagnostic testing equipment. This role requires expertise in SCADA systems, PLCs, and DCS systems, ensuring efficient operation of automation systems in an offshore environment.

Responsibilities:

- Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs electronic, computerized, and diagnostic testing equipment.

- Inspects and diagnoses operating problems on pumps, electrical motors, instrumentation systems, communication systems, power distribution systems, and automatic control systems.

- Performs mandatory paperwork required by customers and government agencies.

- Performs record-keeping and maintains files on work performed.

- Knowledgeable of SCADA system hardware and software components such as Allen-Bradley or GE PLCs, HMI packages like Wonderware, Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation, Citect, or GE.

- Organizational skills to maintain platform operations.

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills in a team environment.

- Safety-oriented.

Qualifications:

- Proficiency in PLC systems, especially ControlLogix 5000.

- Experience with ladder logic and DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell Experion).

- 3-5 years Oil and Gas Programmable Automation experience, using Allen Bradley automation software

- 3-5-years Oil and Gas Instrumentation and Electrical field/land experience

- Some offshore experience on a production platform preferred.

- Must be knowledgeable with programming simulation, installation, troubleshooting and testing with all applicable production equipment/systems.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; 2-year technical degree highly preferred.

- Real ID driver’s license or current passport required.

- Ability to work a 14x14 offshore rotation schedule.

- Competent knowledge of oil and gas automation systems and gas process facilities

- Advanced level Oil & Gas Automation and Electrical design principles in a Production Operations environment

- Advanced instrumentation & Electrical / Automation codes and practices knowledge and experience

- Knowledge of RTUs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.

- I&E Electrical codes and practices, material specifications and applications experience a huge plus.

- Valid TWIC card.