Senior Instrumentation and Control Technician

Senior Instrumentation and Control Technician – Full Time

**Most of the work for this position will be completed near Watford City, North Dakota.

The Instrumentation and Control Technician duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work effectively with others.

• Provide solutions for incoming projects and request.

• Interact with customers and potential customers.

• Ability to provide process improvement input.

• Make informed decisions.

Job Summary:

Instrumentation and Control technicians will test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect industrial equipment and monitoring devices. On a typical day, you will perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analyzers, measurement, control and automation systems and related equipment in the oil and gas industry. This role may also involve FCOs (Field Check Outs) which requires a skillset in automation/controls. Some of the sites would include CTBs, wellheads, LACTs, and SWDs.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

• Work with and understand Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and remote terminal units and equipment.
• Work with and understand Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems. Some of these include CompactLogix and MicroLogix.
• Work with and understand ROC800 flow calculations and control.
• Work with and understand a variety of graphical interface devices and software's such as Crimson and Vijeo Designer.
• Work with and understand different communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, HART, and Modbus RTU.

• Maintain electrical power and control circuits.
• Assist in wellhead and CTB commissioning.

• Drive and ensure maintenance is completed on company vehicles.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience in robotics, electronics, engineering, SCADA or similar field.

• 5-7+ years of technician work in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including but not limited to:
• -Manual/power tools-Electronic testing devices-Control devices Knowledge and understanding of instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems.

• Knowledge or training related to:-Gas processing fundamentals
• -Computers and related software-Governmental rules, regulations and (electrical) codes-Safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems-Reliability Based Programs
  • Ability to prepare, process or verify maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings and material and supply orders.

• Communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions.

• Must have valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000

The work for this position will be completed in or near Watford City, North Dakota.

Direct Companies – Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Purpose: Committed to developing and serving relationships as a trusted partner.

Core Values: Honesty, integrity, collaboration, solutions-oriented, exceeding expectations, goal-oriented, and value relationships.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K, PTO, flexible scheduling, profit sharing, dependent care FSA, growth opportunities, modern office space, collaborative environment.