Danos

End-to-end energy services, safely delivered

Automation Specialist

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCarlsbad, NM, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as an Automation Specialist.
Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley systems, including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
Knowledge of analog and discrete input/output, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus communications.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets.
Must meet conditional job-offer requirements, including a background check, drug test, motor vehicle record check, and fit-for-duty/agility test.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix, remote terminal units, and human-machine interfaces.
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation for level, pressure, flow, and vibration.
Support automation-system integrity across well pads, batteries, saltwater disposal sites, and compressor stations.
Program and modify logic in Studio 5000 using Ladder, Function Block, and Structured Text.
Configure and commission installations using P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, and control narratives.
Design and maintain human-machine interface screens and alarming systems in FactoryTalk View.
Use SAP or computerized maintenance management system tools for work planning, documentation, and maintenance tracking.
Adhere to management-of-change procedures and corporate programming standards.

Overview

The Automation Specialist will serve as a key technical resource, working closely with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Automation Maintenance to ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned with engineered designs, and executed to the highest industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence facility performance, reliability, and safety while applying advanced automation expertise in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RTUs, and HMIs
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation for level, pressure, flow, and vibration
Support automation systems integrity across well pads, batteries, SWD sites, and compressor stations
Program and modify logic in Studio 5000 (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text)
Configure and commission installations using P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, and control narratives
Design and maintain HMI screens and alarming systems in FactoryTalk View
Use SAP or CMMS tools for work planning, documentation, and maintenance tracking
Adhere to MOC procedures and corporate programming standards

Qualifications

3+ years as an Automation Specialist
Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)
Knowledge of analog/discrete I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus communications
Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets
Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug test, MVR check, and fit for duty/agility test.

About the Company

Danos

End-to-end energy services, safely delivered

Danos provides end-to-end integrated service solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, focusing on safely delivering projects on time and within budget. Its offerings cover a range of field services, maintenance, and project execution, coordinated to work together as a single package rather than in separate contracts. The company emphasizes strong safety performance, a values-based culture, and high levels of employee engagement and training to ensure consistent quality and reliability. What sets Danos apart is its commitment to safety and people—embedding training and a collaborative culture to earn customer trust and loyalty, rather than relying on a single product or service. The goal is to be a trusted industry partner that consistently delivers dependable results for clients by prioritizing safety, open communication, and meticulous execution.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Gray, LA
Founded: 1947

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