Automation Tech

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Job Summary:*

The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating automation systems throughout the Marcellus region. Incumbents will provide both day to day support and preventive maintenance to critical equipment utilized at various field locations including well sites, compressor stations, and tank batteries. The technician must understand industrial communication equipment and systems, including PLC programming and configurations, within an oil and gas production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

• Install and maintain automation equipment and communication instruments throughout the Marcellus Region.• Program and configure PLC devices to ensure operational efficiency and reliability• Install and calibrate numerous level, pressure, and temperature transmitters on crucial production

• Perform testing on all new and existing devices for functionality, shutdowns, and alarm notifications• Communicate regularly with operations, SCADA, engineering, and measurement teams• Coordinate contract workers as needed to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently• Comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate

• Experience with TotalFlow, PCCU, and Allen-Bradley automation equipment strongly preferred• Established proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently• Must have strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills• This position requires a valid state issued driver’s license and employees must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening at hire. Incumbents in this position are also subject to random drug and alcohol screenings as per the DOT regulations.