PLC Technician

Job Title: Field Service Tech 2 Location: Odessa, TX 79765 Duration: 6 Months (This has the potential to turn into full time employment / extend well beyond 6 months) Summary: In this critical role, you will be responsible for performing several tasks related to oil & gas wellhead automation. Candidates perform trouble-shooting tasks and must have an understanding of RTU ladder logic, function blocks, a working understanding of oil & gas RTU applications, and able to build RTU configurations. Duties include Client TotalFlow RTU programming, equipment calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, tank measurements, H20 measurements, radio installations, antenna adjustments, and other communication duties. Technicians must be customer-oriented and maintain excellent relationships and service to existing customers. May provide technical product support to customers and company employees. Candidates need to be self-starter, able to work alone, be reliable, hard-working, and be adaptable to different working environments, including extreme weather environments. Qualifications: 2+ years of experience with PLC/RTU Instrumentation, Automation and Controls. Programming experience is a plus. Experience in creating and reading Cause & Effect and flow diagrams is a plus. Previous experience in the oil and gas industry. Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blue print schematics. Valid driver's license and good MVR. Able to speak, write, and read the English language. Position Duties: Prepare, install, and provide service maintenance on all company products at client sites, which may include equipment calibrations, troubleshooting, radio installations, instrument and controls programming, performing low-voltage electrical wiring, tank and H20 measurement, antenna adjustments, and other communication duties. Keep accurate records of all hours logged, inventory parts used, and services performed. Timely entry of all required customer or company required paperwork. Perform wiring of components. Able to perform in a fast-paced, changing environment. Perform PLC/RTU automation troubleshooting on Client Totalflow products. Must be able to drive by company vehicle as needed to several client sites within territory. Create documentation and forms for customers and Company personnel as needed. Mentor and train Company employees and customers. Maintain strong customer relations. Must be able to work alone in remote areas. May be designated as a driver or assigned a job with driving responsibilities. Job Type: Contract Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Automation and Controls: 2 years (Required) PLC/RTU Instrumentation: 2 years (Required) Perform PLC/RTU automation troubleshooting: 2 years (Required) oil and gas industry: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person