Job Title: Automation Specialist II – Contract to OXY 

Employer: Danos LLC 

Work Schedule: 7/7 (Man camp Available) 

Location: Kermit, TX 

Pay: DOE (Depends on Experience) 

About the Role: Imagine yourself as an Automation Specialist III, ready to advance to the level of Automation Integrator. This role requires advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to explain control logic functionality and solutions to system operational conditions that affect performance. You will use engineering design documents to commission control systems, validate control loops, confirm functionality of control logic, configure end devices, and test alarms. 

What's in it for you? 

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans. 

Life Insurance: Life insurance for peace of mind. 

401K Company Match: Opportunities for long-term savings with a company match. 

Employee Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

See Below for Benefits Included with Most Positions but Not All - Ask Danos Recruiter or Account Manager For Details: 

Gas Card and Company Vehicle: Stay mobile and avoid wear and tear on your personal vehicle. 

Company Phone or Phone Allowance: Stay connected with a company-provided phone or phone allowance. 

Paid Vacation and Holidays: Enjoy your time off with our paid vacation and holidays benefits. 

Job Related Tools: We provide the tools you'll need to succeed in your role. 

Responsibilities: 

Operational Activity: 

You will be responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment. 

You will maintain and repair a wide array of automation and electrical equipment associated with upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations. 

You will provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations. 

You will serve as a technical resource for facility control systems and field instrumentation including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments. 

You will ensure maintenance activities are executed in compliance with relevant industry and corporate Process Control standards. 

You will follow PLC programming practices, standards, and MOC procedures. 

You will identify problem areas with instrumentation and control systems to determine strategic improvement opportunities. 

You will leverage CMMS, such as SAP, to facilitate the processes of maintenance operations. 

Competencies: 

Intermediate knowledge of maintaining PLC programs in function block, ladder logic, and structured text. 

Intermediate knowledge of maintaining local HMI operator interfaces. 

Advanced knowledge of technical standards and guidelines including API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc. 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships. 

Ability to work responsively with limited supervision. 

Ability to perform under pressure and work multiple projects concurrently. 

Strong written, oral, and project management skills. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Demonstrate strong time management skills. 

Ability to interact with customers and clients in a positive and professional manner. 

Team player with strong interpersonal skills. 

Ability to communicate effectively with management, technical, and field personnel. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

2-year Instrumentation or Automation technology degree, or equivalent technical working experience with a good track record of safety. 

In lieu of a Technology degree, you must have 3 or more years as an O&G Automation Specialist, with 3 or more years of oil field Automation programming experience, along with advanced knowledge of well RTU designs, programming and troubleshooting, analog and discrete instrumentation, coupled with various serial and ethernet communication protocols. 

Experience with Allen-Bradley, Rosemount software is a must. 

Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation. Schedules may vary depending on location. 

Ability and willingness to travel to unassigned job areas on an as-needed basis. 

Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug screening, hair follicle test, MVR, agility, and fit for duty. 

Preferred Experience: 

Bachelor's degree in Automation or 7+ years of oilfield experience, along with 3+ years of upstream oil and gas automation experience. 

Ability to read and understand Cause & Effects, wiring diagrams, control narratives. 

Ability to troubleshoot control networks for well sites, well pads, tank battery, saltwater disposal, and compressor stations, using ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications. 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. 

Walking, bending, and stooping are required. 

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. 

Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. 

Join us at Danos: Where we are committed to providing responsive, integrated service solutions to the energy industry. We prioritize safety, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Contribute to our vision of being a strategic partner to energy operators worldwide. Danos is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.