Automation Technician

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Summary

Location

St. Clairsville, United States

Salary

$40/hour

Work

Full-time

Experience

3+ years

About this Job

Position: Automation Technician Location: Malvern, OH Pay Rate: $40/hour Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule & Availability

  • Standard Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (40 hours/week)
  • On-Call Rotation: After training, occasional nights/weekends as part of an on-call rotation

Pioneer Production Services Inc. is looking for experienced Automation Technicians to support field operations based out of Malvern, Ohio. This position works primarily on frac sites, helping maintain and improve automation and instrumentation systems that are critical to safe, reliable production.

If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, solving technical challenges, and working with advanced automation systems in the field, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a strong team environment and competitive pay.

What You’ll Do

  • Read and interpret P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, and cause & effect diagrams
  • Troubleshoot and optimize PID loops for process control systems
  • Configure and diagnose Modbus communication systems
  • Perform testing and calibration of ESD, LEL, and H2S systems
  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot:
  • PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eaton, and similar platforms)
  • RTUs (ROC, FB107, Total Flow, etc.)
  • HMI systems (Red Lion, Maple, Beijer, etc.)
  • Edge devices and industrial software platforms (Ignition, On-Logic, Moxa, etc.)
  • Serial-to-Ethernet communication devices (Moxa, Phoenix, Red Lion, etc.)
  • Diagnose electrical and wiring issues using multimeters and testing equipment
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot field instrumentation including pressure transmitters, flow meters, and temperature devices

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of automation, controls, or instrumentation experience
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, and computer systems
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Experience working with PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and field instrumentation
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent I&E certification is a plus, but not required

Pioneer Production Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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Pioneer Production Services

Privately Held

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company committed to providing highly trained, safety oriented personnel to the oil and gas industry. Our employees undergo extensive, job-specific training, and also have a philosophy of adhering to ethical conduct on all levels of business. In addition, we also offer a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional operations group with over 75+ combined years of oilfield experience, relentless in the pursuit of customer satisfaction and employee excellence. We are committed to attracting a diverse work force that reflects the professionalism and high quality standard we provide. Members of the following Safety and Drug Testing Compliance Companies: ISNetworld - Status ( Grade A ) PEC Safety - Status ( Preferred ) DISA Global Solutions - Status ( Green ) NCMS - Status ( Satisfactory ) We can provide you with the following personnel: Production Operators Mechanics I & E Techs Flowback Operators Pipeline Operators Electricians SCADA Techs Measurement Techs Crane Operators Dispatchers Deck Foremen Banksmen / Signalmen Marine Riggers Skilled Labor Roustabouts Cooks / Cleaning Personnel It is the mission of Pioneer Production Services, Inc. to exceed our customer expectations by being the leading provider of safe, responsible, and professional contract labor in the oil & gas industry. We are committed to lowering operating cost for all our clients.

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