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About the job

About Us

We are an automation and electrical integrator providing services to the oil and gas, industrial, and related industries. Our expertise covers virtually all facets of electrical contracting for the upstream oil and gas industries, including specialty expertise in new well sites and production facility electrification.

Job Summary

The Automation Programmer is responsible for the programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, integration, and optimization of industrial automation and control systems used in Oil & Gas operations. This position will work closely with engineering, operations, electrical, instrumentation, and field personnel to develop reliable and safe control solutions that meet customer and project requirements.

Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial control system applications.Program and integrate control systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, ABB, Emerson, Red Lion, Beijer, Ignition.

Interpret Cause & Effect matrices, Control Narratives, P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation documentation to develop control logic and system functionality.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), system validation troubleshooting, and functional testing of new control system designs. Commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and control systems in the field.

Configure, troubleshoot and maintain communication networks and protocol converters.

Qualifications

Maintain accurate programming documentation, backups, configuration files, drawings, and system records.

Strong understanding of PLC programming, HMI, SCADA development, instrumentation, and industrial communications.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Physical Demands

Work on your feet for extended time periods.Work in a vehicle at a computer for extended time periods.

Work Environment

Work in customer MCCs, a vehicle, and outdoors subject to the elements.

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Teledoc

Employee Assistance Program

College Coaching

HSA or FSA

Dependent Care

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Sick Pay (Coming in 2027)

Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

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Geographic Disclosure

Position is located in Texas and subject to extreme weather conditions at times.