Introduction

Brunel Energy is working with a major Oil and Gas company, looking to hire an Automation Tech III to support business from their Midland, TX campus for a six-month contract.

The Automation Tech III will work closely with the operations, automation, security, and information technology groups to understand the communication needs of the field assets.

What are you going to do 

Main Functions:

  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and established standards.
  • Adhere and actively participate in the company’s environmental, health and safety programs and culture.
  • Ensure safe practices coordinating installations of towers with contractors, including line locates through the 811 system.
  • Must be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Use of basic knowledge of oil and gas production operations and reservoir management.
  • Work with multiple departments in the development and maintenance of standardized installation and documentation in accordance to the company's policies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and inventory of communication hardware and forecast ordering needs.
  • Use extensive knowledge of DC current electronics with a basic knowledge of AC current electrical systems.
  • Responsible for monitoring Apache’s network infrastructure and promptly analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve network outages and network related issues. Also, to provide timely situational reports for affected groups.
  • Ensure integrity of physical communication assets across the field, i.e. radio masts, remote site towers, backhaul towers, and all associated antenna gear/cabling;
  • Provide communication training and support to Automation, Measurement and Well Technicians.
  • Maintain proper firmware in all field communication devices.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Ensure safe practices coordinating installations of towers with contractors, including line locates through the 811 system.
  • Use extensive knowledge of DC current electronics with a basic knowledge of AC current electrical systems.
  • 4+ years of experience in similar position.
  • Familiarity with areal topographic analysis in support of line-of-sight (LOS) path study and assessment, as well as the technologies required to develop point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions for wireless field communications for both licensed and unlicensed frequencies.

What we offer 

Why work through Brunel? We start with competitive rates, a comprehensive benefits package and a safe on-boarding process. With our industry insights and recruiter expertise, we are supporting projects and clients worldwide. With Brunel you gain experience and expertise, building on your skills and developing your career further.

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!