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Apache Corporation · 1 month ago

Automation Technician III

Pyote, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Apache Corporation is a leading energy provider committed to delivering affordable and sustainable energy solutions. The Automation Technician III is responsible for designing, installing, programming, and maintaining automated systems in a manufacturing environment, while collaborating with engineers and production teams to ensure efficient operation of automated machinery.

Clean EnergyEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor and troubleshoot SCADA systems and controls

Coordinate with contractors for the maintenance of VRU’s, combustors and flare systems

Familiar with various Burner managements systems a plus

Troubleshoot and maintain existing emissions control systems, while also overseeing the installation and implementation of new emissions control systems

Maintains good working relationships with various groups including production, water groups, and facilities engineering

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations

Perform the installation and configuration of control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal unit (RTU), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)

Assist in the testing and commissioning of new control systems. Read and interpret technical documentation including electrical and pneumatic schematics, control narratives and loop drawings

Ensure collaboration with other automation team members and cross-function teams to resolve technical issues

Be willing to continually improve professional development including non-technical subjects such as, but not limited to, business communications, problem solving, corporate culture

Qualification

Automation technologiesSCADA systemsProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)OilGas experienceHMI experienceTCP/IP communicationsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma required

5+ plus years of experience in automation

5+ years' experience in Oil and Gas

Must have experience with ROCLink, IDEC, ABB, SCADAPak, RMC, and SignalFire wireless

HMI experience required with IDEC, Red Lion, and Beijer

Field communications experience with Cambium, Cradle Point and advanced skill in TCP/IP and MODBUS communications

Must be highly organized and able to self-direct, multi-task and prioritize based on dynamic work environment requirements

Strong application skills in Excel and Word required

Elevated level of communication skills in both written and spoken format

Preferred

Familiar with various Burner management systems a plus

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment

Focus on our employees' overall well-being

Company

Apache Corporation

Glassdoor3.3

Our primary product is energy, and where there is reliable, affordable energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.

Founded in 1954

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://apacorp.com/

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