Automation Technician

$25 - $34 per hour

Contract

Skilled Trades

Laredo, TX, 78040

Job ID: 

29057000

Automation Technician – Oilfield Operations

Ready to keep critical energy infrastructure safe and running? We want to hear from you.
Join a team where your technical skills directly protect people, equipment, and production — no two days look the same, and the work you do matters. If you're hands-on, safety-driven, and ready to grow your automation career, apply today!

What You'll Do

  • Install and test automation equipment for safety shutdown systems on wells and production facilities
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot serial radio networks
  • Install, maintain, and repair automation equipment — including pressure, temperature, and level transmitters, PLCs, liquid flow meters, and flow controllers
  • Perform preventative maintenance on safety shutdown equipment
  • Respond to emergency service calls, including after-hours
  • Maintain accurate documentation on daily tasks and equipment

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of oilfield automation experience desired
  • High school diploma required; 2-year technical degree preferred
  • Ability to learn multiple software programs for configuring field devices
  • A strong personal commitment to safety — for yourself and your team
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to be on call and work unscheduled overtime
  • Ability to perform well under pressure with strong decision-making skills
  • Creativity, innovation, and comfort adapting to change and ambiguity
  • Strong time management skills
  • Proficiency with Windows, Excel, and Outlook
  • Clean driver's license and driving record
Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.

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