Danos

End-to-end energy services, safely delivered

Automation Technician 2

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePecos, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or controls experience.
Strong knowledge of oil and gas facility process equipment and automation system design.
Advanced experience with programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, remote terminal units, electronic flow measurement, and programmable operating controllers, including Allen-Bradley, Totalflow, ROC, and Coriolis systems.
Strong understanding of digital and analog input/output, loop commissioning, and facility startup.
Experience troubleshooting and calibrating temperature, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation.
Working knowledge of pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
Experience with Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Review processes.
Knowledge of automation host systems and industrial control networks.
Proficiency with test equipment such as Fluke 789, HART Communicator, and radio communications software.
Proficiency with AC and DC electrical circuits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Must maintain required safety certifications and training.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must meet conditional job-offer requirements, including a background check, motor vehicle record check, and hair follicle drug test.

Responsibilities

Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities in accordance with engineered documentation and automation standards.
Validate automation designs, equipment installation, and system configuration during construction and commissioning.
Program, configure, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, remote terminal units, electronic flow measurement systems, and related instrumentation.
Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup activities to safely bring facilities online.
Interpret and redline P&IDs, PFDs, Instrument Indexes, Cause and Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control documentation.
Ensure automation documentation is accurate and complete, and submit redlines for as-built revision control.
Enforce Management of Change processes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
Serve as the Field Automation Representative, coordinating with Facilities and Automation Engineering on design improvements and standardization.
Provide technical support and training to field personnel using local human-machine interfaces and remote access.
Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and control network issues in field environments.
Maintain compliance with company safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with design reviews and Process Hazard Analysis/Process Hazard Review.

Overview

We are seeking a qualified Automation Specialist to support the Automation Construction and Commissioning Team based in the Kermit Main Field Office. This role is responsible for commissioning automation systems and safely bringing oil and gas production facilities online into sales. The Automation Specialist will work closely with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Automation Maintenance to ensure projects are executed in accordance with engineered designs, company standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities following engineered documentation and automation standards
Validate automation designs, equipment installation, and system configuration during construction and commissioning
Program, configure, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and related instrumentation
Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup activities to safely bring facilities onlineInterpret and redline P&IDs, PFDs, Instrument Indexes, Cause and Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control documentation
Ensure all automation documentation is accurate and complete, with redlines submitted for As-Built revision control
Enforce Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
Serve as the Field Automation Representative coordinating with Facilities and Automation
Engineering on design improvements and standardization
Provide technical support and training to field personnel using local HMIs and remote access
Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and control network issues in field environments
Maintain strict compliance with all Oxy safety, environmental, and operational requirements

Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or controls experience
Strong knowledge of oil and gas facility process equipment and automation system design
Advanced experience with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and POCs (Allen-Bradley, Totalflow, ROC, Coriolis, etc.)
Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O, loop commissioning, and facility startup
Experience troubleshooting and calibrating temperature, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation
Working knowledge of pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance
Experience with MOC and PSSR processes; design reviews and PHA/PHR experience preferred
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
Knowledge of automation host systems and industrial control networks
Proficient with test equipment such as Fluke 789, HART Communicator, and radio communications software
Proficient with AC and DC electrical circuits
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Must maintain required safety certifications and training
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including a background check, MVR and hair follical drug 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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