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.