Automation Technician-Programmer at Control Tech – Williston, North Dakota

Position: Automation Technician - Programmer
Reports to: Automation Manager
Location: Various

Job Brief:

The Automation Technician - Programmer is responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all automation equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, training and diagnostics on various equipment including ROC, SCADA Pack, SCADA Cloud, Control Logix, Allen- Bradley, Bristol Babcock, Factorytalk View, Various HMI Units, and other automation systems Develop advanced Programmable Logic Control designs and algorithms for control applications Integration of SCADA software with Control SystemsMaintain PLCs, HMIs, and Measurement network and software components Maintain Process Control Domain, virtual machines and physical serversMonitor logs, run scans; Perform user administration, updates, testing and antivirus applicationsAssist with documentation and standards creation; Maintain integrity of control network including licensingManage and assist in the planning and bidding of Automation projectsInstall control system instrumentation and electrical equipmentResearch and provide troubleshooting solutions and automation improvements/upgradesCommissioning and startup of artificial lift systems (gas lift, ESPs, jet pumps, pumping units)Commissioning and startup of production facilities, midstream systems, and freshwater systemsVapor Recovery Unit (VRU) commissioning and optimizationExecution of special projects (meter trials, new equipment trials, facility swaps)I&E service support for new facility installations and startupsIdentify suitable automation control devices Installation and maintenance of measurement systems Travel to other locations across the USA as requiredRequired Skills/Qualifications:

3+ years Control and Automation programmingRegistered Journeyman Instrumentation Technician / Electrician; Electronics Technology, Controls and Automation Diploma Strong SCADA experience required Oil and Gas Operations experience and maintenance knowledge requiredAbility to read and interpret operating/maintenance manuals and electrical schematicsSkills in radio and communication networking; technical writing skillsMust be able to work in a team environmentValid passportSuccessful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position.Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).Self-Management Behaviors (expected of all employees in the Control Tech family):

Self-Awareness: Recognizes impact on others, knows strengths and limitations, sense of self-worth and confidence.Self-Control: Disruptive emotions and impulses are in check, maintains consistency with core values.Maintains Motivation: Strives to learn, to improve and to be successful.Listening and Speaking Respectfully: Listens generously - clarifies meaning and intent, speaks straight and respectfully.Collaborator: Works effectively on teams with a wide variety of people, resolves conflict directly and productively, contributes to the success of others