Automation Ops Tech

The Automation Technician designs, installs, programs, and maintains the automation systems that keep our oil and gas production running safely and reliably. This role works with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems, and troubleshoots and repairs field equipment. It is a good fit for someone with hands-on production equipment experience who enjoys solving problems in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all automation equipment, including safety devices and systems, is functioning properly.
• Plans and conducts independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of new systems.
• Designs, assembles, installs, and maintains automation systems, instrumentation wiring, and equipment using computer software and tools.
• Troubleshoots I&E systems and diagnoses failure points.
• Applies lessons learned across the field to drive continuous improvement.
• Manages TCP/IP networking, instrumentation calibrations, wireless instrumentation, and solar-powered systems.
• Assists other team members in troubleshooting and repair as needed on field equipment.
• Recognizes and corrects unsafe acts or conditions and stops work when necessary.
• Communicates effectively and professionally across departments to promote collaboration and alignment.
• Participates in a rotational on-call schedule.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an automation, instrumentation, or process controls technician, required.
• An active/unrestricted driver’s license and safe driving record are required for this position.
• Ability to interpret data in equipment manuals and P&IDs.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts in practical situations.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills, including problem solving, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Experience: RTUs, EFMs, VFDs, PLC programming (Idec, ScadaPack, Allen Bradley), communication protocols and radio communications.
• Familiarity with and ability to enter, monitor, and evaluate data within the operations management systems (Production: Ignition or similar SCADA systems, Merrick/Evin).
• Ability to understand relationships between databases, programs, and GUI systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and within teams to establish and meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills,
• Proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office-based programs and diagnostic programs,
• Knowledge of ABB Total flow, Emerson ROC and FB platforms, wireless cellular radios, HMIs, Weatherford POCs, and Modbus protocol is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly works around chemical and mechanical systems in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to heat, humidity, and inclement weather.

• Noise levels may be loud at times.
• Able to lift and move equipment and/or pipes using abdominal and lower back muscles and sustain physical activity for extended periods.
• Requires constant movement and use of limbs, good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Frequently operates a computer, hand and power tools, and other equipment.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and/or ladders to inspect and/or install components on production equipment.

At Magnolia, our employees drive our strategy and our success. As a team, we engage, energize, and inspire each other to deliver top performance. We offer an exciting, results-focused workplace, highly competitive compensation and benefits, and a range of opportunities for career growth. Help us build a winning company that safeguards workers and the environment, enhances careers, strengthens local communities, and increases value for all stakeholders.

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Employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate. Magnolia Oil & Gas will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at mgycareers@mgyoil.com.

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