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Kinetik · 1 week ago

Automation Specialist

Loco Hills, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Kinetik is a company located in the Delaware Basin, focused on providing essential services for oil and gas development. They are seeking an Automation Specialist to support daily operations through the installation and maintenance of automation and process control equipment, ensuring efficient plant operations and reduced operating costs.

EnergyIndustrialOil and GasTransportation

Responsibilities

Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment

Responsible for the design, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment in order to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs

Support all types of plant activity including DCS, PLC, measurement facilities, natural gas collection systems, gas compressors, and gas plant processing equipment

Successful applicant will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups

Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time will be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems

Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed

Other tasks may also be assigned to support operations as necessary

Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingAutomation systemsDCS systemsPneumatic instrumentationDiagnostic skillsComputer skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems

Excellent knowledge of automation host systems

Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions

Able to read, program, install and troubleshoot complex PLC programs

Good computer skills

Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment

Support all types of plant activity including DCS, PLC, measurement facilities, natural gas collection systems, gas compressors, and gas plant processing equipment

Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time will be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems

Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed

Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above

Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 62 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis