Automation Specialist II/Kermit TX

Job Title:?Automation Specialist II

Employer:?Danos LLC

Work Schedule:?5/40

Location:?Kermit, TX

Pay:?DOE (Depends on Experience)

About the Role:?Primary Purpose: The technician is responsible for the installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment.

Whats 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 youll need to succeed in your role.

Responsibilities:

– Maintain and repair a variety of automation and electrical equipment related to upstream onshore oil and gas operations.
– Provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas operations.
– Serve as a technical resource for facility control systems and field instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, and vibration instruments.
– Ensure maintenance activities comply with industry and corporate Process Control standards.
– Adhere to PLC programming practices, standards, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
– Identify issues with instrumentation and control systems to find opportunities for strategic improvements.
– Utilize CMMS tools like SAP to support maintenance operations.

Competencies:

– Education: 2-year degree in Instrumentation or Automation Technology (GPA 2.5 or higher, or foreign equivalent) or equivalent technical experience with a strong safety record.
– Experience: 3 years as an Automation Specialist; 3 years in the oil field.
– Technical Knowledge:
– Advanced knowledge of well RTU designs, programming, and troubleshooting.
– Proficient in analog and discrete instrumentation and serial/ethernet communications protocols.
– Familiar with technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
– Intermediate skills in maintaining PLC programs (function block, ladder logic, structured text) and HMI interfaces.
– Work Environment: Ability to work 12-hour shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) and participate in an on-call rotation. Willingness to travel to unassigned job areas and work in aerial manlift platforms.
– Safety: Demonstrated ability to work safely around instrumentation and electrical systems.
– Independence: Capable of working responsibly with minimal supervision.
– Technology Skills: Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows Operating Systems.

Preferred Experience

– Education: Bachelors degree in Automation (GPA 3.0 or higher, or foreign equivalent).
– Experience: 7 years in the oil field; 3 years in upstream oil and gas automation.
– Technical Expertise: Experience with Allen-Bradley and Rosemount systems; ability to interpret Cause and Effects, PandIDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.
– Network Troubleshooting: Intermediate skills in troubleshooting control networks for well sites and facilities (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications).
– Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities with effective communication skills for engaging management, technical teams, and field personnel.
– Collaboration: Ability to build positive, trust-based relationships and collaborate ac oss organizational boundaries to achieve goals.
– Listening Skills: Actively listens and welcomes new ideas, influences positive performance, and drives results.

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 OandG 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.

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.

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The Danos Difference
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The Danos name means more than just outstanding performance for our customers. To our growing base of over 2,500 employees, it also means an opportunity to help keep production of energy moving.

Our company culture focuses on the values of integrity, improvement, service, respect and an uncompromising emphasis on safety in the workplace. And part of that is making sure every project goes as planned, every work environment meets the highest industry standards and enforcing a policy of fairness and overall diversity throughout our team.

Were always looking to add new, results-driven employees to our workforce. No matter your level of experience, no matter where you are, the right job could be waiting for you at Danos. In addition to stability and competitive wages, benefits of working with Danos also include sustainable health benefit packages, 401K company match and global opportunities. If youre ready to bring the dedication, well bring the training, resources and su