Job Description

Lilac is seeking a Field Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join the Brine Division to support deployment of our process systems. As a member of the engineering team, you will work closely with controls, process, and operations engineers to install, operate, and maintain controls systems with particular emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. A strong candidate will have worked in field-based roles for oil and gas, chemical process facilities or mining operations. This individual will need to be open to extensive travel in South America on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control panels, equipment, and instrumentation
• Support controls engineers in new installations of systems and upgrading existing systems
• Perform system integration tasks including installation of cable support systems, wiring installed equipment and instruments, and terminate cables to the control panel
• Calibrate and repair instruments and controls equipment, removing and replacing defective parts
• Use complex electrical schematics and layouts to install equipment and troubleshoot systems
• Perform basic PLC and HMI programming to support system installations and startup
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) on electrical equipment and instruments
• Perform calibration of instrumentation on site, to ensure hardware is fully calibrated and reading correctly on the PLC/DCS
• Support commissioning and startup of various systems
• Ensure adherence to OSHA safety requirements and/or South American equivalents

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience as a hands-on technician or related field, working on process automation and electrical systems
• Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems from 24VDC to 480VAC
• Experience effectively using hand tools, multimeters, and additional testing equipment
• Extensive experience with commissioning and startup of large systems
• Ability to perform skilled termination of control equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, electrical prints, and electrical schematics
• Knowledge in troubleshooting motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLCs, and instruments
• Working knowledge of various process instrumentation used to measure pressure, level, temperature, liquid and gas flow, temperature, etc.
• Working knowledge of control valves, dampers, and associated actuators
• Familiarity with ladder logic or other IEC-61131-3 languages
• Excited to work on a small, fast paced startup team
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel extensively to South America, and be on site for extended periods
• Must be able to pass a high-altitude work test

Additional Requirements:

• Must be capable of passing a high-altitude screening examination.
• Must be capable of passing a respirator use screening examination.
• May be required to pass a drug test, which may include marijuana, as required by certain laws and regulations.

Compensation

• Salary range: $65K-$95K annually (based on location and experience)
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k program
• Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Flexible time off policy
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Daily catered lunch and On-site gym for Oakland Employees
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• Housing is provided while training in Oakland
• Subsidy will be provided during field operations and any time spent in Oakland pre-deployment

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.