Position Summary -
Seeking an Automation Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing, configuring, and testing equipment/devices, as well as setting up controllers, devices, and communication protocols with minimal assistance.

Primary Responsibilities -
-Install, program, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment.
-Maintain and repair automation and electrical systems for upstream onshore oil and gas operations.
-Provide on-site automation support and serve as a technical resource for control systems and field instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, vibration, etc.).
-Ensure compliance with industry and corporate process control standards.
-Follow PLC programming practices, standards, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
-Identify and implement improvements for instrumentation and control systems.
-Utilize CMMS (SAP) for maintenance operations.

Required Qualifications -
Education: 2-year Instrumentation or Automation Technology degree (GPA 2.5 ) or equivalent technical experience with a strong safety record or a GED.
Experience: 3 years in the oil field.
Skills:
-Intermediate knowledge of well RTU design, programming, and troubleshooting.
-Intermediate understanding of analog/discrete instrumentation and communication protocols (serial, Ethernet).
-Basic ability to maintain PLC programs (function block, ladder logic, structured text) and HMI operator interfaces.
-Familiarity with industry standards (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows OS.
Work Requirements:
-Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.
-Willingness to travel and work in various locations as needed.
-Ability to work under air (fit test) and from aerial manlift platforms.
-Qualified to work on electrical equipment up to 480V (training and PPE provided).
-Proficiency with Lufkin 1.0, 2.0, and Weatherford pump-off controllers.

Preferred Qualifications -
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Automation (GPA 3.0 ).
Experience:
-5 years in the oil field.
-1 year of upstream oil and gas automation experience.
-Experience with Allen-Bradley and Rosemount systems.
Technical Skills:
-Ability to read and interpret Cause & Effects, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.
-Basic troubleshooting of control networks (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications).
Soft Skills:
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to collaborate across teams and build trust.
-Active listening and problem-solving mindset to drive performance and results.

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.