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Automation Technician

Automation Technician

BrunelCarlsbad, New Mexico, US
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Position : Automation Technician – Mid Level

Location : Carlsbad, NM

Contract Type : Contract

Work Schedule : 7 / 7 Rotation

Hours : 12 hours / day – 40 hours / week

Start Day of Week : Monday

Work Environment : Field, onsite

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About Brunel

Brunel has been connecting specialists to pioneering projects for over 50 years. With over 12,000 employees and a presence in 40+ countries, we provide workforce solutions that help leading companies in conventional energy, mining, life sciences and renewables deliver their most complex projects safely and successfully.

About the Client

Our client is a leading operator in the upstream oil and gas sector, with large-scale production assets across the Permian Basin. They are recognized for driving innovation in automation, safety, and operational efficiency while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental compliance and sustainable growth. With long-term investments in the Delaware Basin, the company offers contractors the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that support reliable energy supply in one of the most dynamic regions of the U.S.

Position Summary

As a Mid-Level Automation Technician, you will combine solid technical skills with advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics to ensure the safe and reliable operation of onshore oil and gas production facilities. You will interpret engineering design documents, commission new control systems, validate loops, configure field devices, and explain control-logic functionality while recommending solutions for system performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and field instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, vibration, etc.).
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in line with industry standards (API, NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEEE).

Operations Support

  • Provide onsite automation expertise for well pads, tank batteries, SWDs, and compressor stations.
  • Act as subject-matter expert, recommending improvements to increase uptime and safety.

    • Programming & Configuration

  • Develop and modify PLC logic (ladder, function block, structured text) and HMI graphics.
  • Commission and validate loops, alarms, and interlocks using P&IDs and Cause & Effect documentation.

    • Systems & Data Management

  • Leverage CMMS tools (e.g., SAP) for maintenance tracking and planning.
  • Follow Management of Change (MOC) procedures and corporate PLC standards.

    • Safety & Compliance

  • Work safely around energized systems and within confined spaces or aerial platforms.
  • Support rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of oilfield experience with at least 3 years in upstream automation.
  • Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Rosemount equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting control networks (ControlNet, EtherNet / IP, fiber optics, RF).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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