Introduction

📍 Location: Carlsbad, NM📄 Contract: 1-year renewable contract
🚙 Transportation: Agency truck provided

We are looking for an experienced Field Operator / Automation Technician to support Oil & Gas operations in Southeast New Mexico. This is a hands-on field role supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation, instrumentation, electrical, and communication equipment.

What are you going to do 

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Automation and I&E equipment in the field.
  • Work with PLC components, wired and wireless transmitters, communication equipment, and HMIs.
  • Use SCADA systems to monitor field operations and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, ABB TotalFlow systems, Fisher ROC systems, transmitters, and electrical circuits.
  • Support and troubleshoot communication systems, including FreeWave, XetaWave, Red Lion, ABB, Cambium, and fiber optic systems.
  • Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures when required.
  • Understand and support Oil & Gas production equipment and operations.
  • Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
  • Work effectively as part of a team while also being able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other operational duties as needed.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
  • Ability to obtain certification for working at heights and using fall protection.
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation after training, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Flexibility to work late when operational needs require it.
  • Self-starter with the ability to take direction and learn from experienced personnel.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Previous experience in Oil & Gas automation, instrumentation, electrical, or field operations.
  • Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs and automation equipment.
  • Experience with ABB TotalFlow, Fisher ROC, transmitters, and electrical components.
  • Experience with SCADA systems and field communication equipment.
  • Understanding of electrical circuits and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of Oil & Gas production equipment and operations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Safety-focused and able to follow established procedures.

What we offer 

Closing: 23 October 2026

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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.

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