Instrument and Electrical Technician III - Automation

BH-345245
  • $70 - $75 per hour
  • United States New Mexico Carlsbad
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Job Title:
Automation Technician

Job Summary:
This position will provide Automation-I&E support to Southeast New Mexico Oil and Gas Operations working a 5/2 schedule.

Job Responsibilities:
• Experience in maintaining electrical systems, Instrumentation, and Controls in oil and gas processing facilities with a strong emphasis in gas compression facilities.
• Work as a team to maintain and install Automation-I&E equipment such as PLC components, Wired and wireless transmitters, Communications equipment, HMI’s, etc.
• Safety conscious, Team oriented, Self-starter, works well with minimal supervision
• Responsible for engaging in and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Use SCADA systems to monitor operation.
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out process on required equipment.
• Other operations duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair PLC’s, Allan Bradley, Fisher ROC’S, Emerson Rosemount Devices, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot Electrical Circuits and components.
• Knowledge of Communication equipment such as Freewave, XetaWave, RedLion, ABB, Cambium, and Fiberoptic Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced facility personnel.
• Understand O&G production equipment and operations.
• Must be able to get certified to work at heights using appropriate fall protection.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures.
• Once adequately trained, Contractors will be expected to work a call out rotation. (Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Required to work late as needed
• Willingness to learn and take directions from experienced Automation-I/E personnel.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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