Danos

Job Title: Automation Commissioning Specialist III - Oil & Gas 

Schedule: 9/80 (Housing NOT Available)

Location: Midland, TX 

Pay: DOE

A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

• Safety Awareness
• Work Ethic
• Technical Skill
• Customer Focus
• Open Communication
• Implementing Vision and Values 

Job Summary - The Automation Commioning Specialist III will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing automation and electrical systems associated with upstream onshore oil and gas production operations. Leveraging your seasoned expertise, you’ll provide technical support, troubleshoot network infrastructure, and contribute to process improvement. If you’re passionate about automation, possess deep insights from years of experience, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Job Duties:

• Maintenance and Repair: Assume responsibility for maintaining and repairing a diverse range of automation and electrical equipment related to upstream onshore oil and gas production.
• On-Site Automation Support: Provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas production operations.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a technical resource for facility control systems and field instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure maintenance activities adhere to relevant industry and corporate Process Control standards. Follow best practices for PLC programming, standards, and management of change (MOC) procedures.
• Strategic Improvement: Identify problem areas within instrumentation and control systems, offering alternative solutions to enhance automation network design and philosophies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams during design reviews and process hazard analysis.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Electrical/Automation/I&E Technical Degree highly preferred.
• Must have three (3) or more years of Oil & Gas Automation Commissioning experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications required as to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
• Comply with all company specific applications with ability to follow all Company policy and procedures.
• Must be regarded as a team player as well as a goal-oriented individual who functions with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Must be able to work 9 hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, and eight hours on Friday's. 
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including: valid drivers license with clean driving record; pass all background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty requirements.

Technical Requirements:

• Intermediate knowledge of well Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) designs, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with analog and discrete instrumentation, as well as various serial and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Basic understanding of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
• Proficiency in maintaining PLC programs using function block, ladder logic, and structured text.
• Experience with local HMI operator interfaces

The Danos Difference

Team up with Danos, and be a part of one of the safest and best-performing companies in the business.

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.

We’re 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 you’re ready to bring the dedication, we’ll bring the training, resources and support for career success.