Automation Technician

SPL is growing and we are looking for more great employees like you!

SPL is a globally recognized industry leader in flow assurance, hydrocarbon measurement, characterization, and production analytics. We specialize in third-party services for operators across the hydrocarbon value chain. More than 90 percent of the world’s majors and 85 percent of America’s leading independent operators have used SPL as a trusted partner.

The company combines ISO-certified labs in key basins throughout North America, verifiable test methods, and world-renowned scientists with patented software and digital workflows to bring more confidence and insights to our customers’ data.

We specialize in multiple areas of the value chain:

• Field employees work to calibrate equipment, program and automate systems, and perform instrumentation and equipment work on client sites.
• Lab employees take samples that have been collected in the field and run a multitude of tests for environmental factors and quality of the product. We also have a blending lab that works to create the chemicals that other companies use to calibrate their analytical equipment.
• The Production Analytics team audits existing field structures and design, balances our client’s entire systems, and allocates royalties to maximize profits.

SPL is expanding our footprint internationally in the production, midstream, finished products, and environmental markets. We are also focused on developing industry-leading automation and data analytics tools that will help our customers ensure the integrity of their data.

Position Summary:

The Automation Programmer must be able to:

• Run a job with up to a five man crew
• Install, maintain and calibrate gas and/or liquid meters and associated mechanical and/or electronic systems.
• Program systems from scratch (MUST have this experience) – must write the program, not install one that has been created in advance) including: ABB, ROC, Rosemount Wireless, Vega, Redlion, ProFace, OleumTech, etc.
• Run routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, isolate and diagnose problems and repair/replace necessary components or correct programming errors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain work schedule with customers and SPL. If any changes are made to the schedule, notification to the customer and the appropriate SPL office is required. On non-scheduled days, the Measurement Technician will perform assignments at the office.
• May be required to be part of the "On Call" program on a rotating schedule. These hours can be extended into weekends and/or holidays.
• Maintain and account for assigned SPL property. This includes tools, company vehicle, cell phone, laptop, calibration equipment, and parts.
• Properly prepare all necessary paperwork and documentation of service performed on a timely basis and submit same to appropriate SPL office personnel for processing.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are required.
• Electronics and/or mechanical experience/knowledge/skills is preferred.
• Experience leading a team/crew on a job
• Experience programming, from scratch (no thumb drive but actually writing the code), at least one of the following systems:

1. ABB
2. ROC
3. Rosemount Wireless
4. Vega
5. Redlion
6. ProFace
7. OleumTech

• High School or equivalent is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May be required to obtain DOT Medical Card
• Must be able to carry equipment (not to exceed 50 lbs.) up and down steps. At times, multiple trips of this nature (due to more than 50 lbs. of equipment) maybe required.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, safety glasses, FRC’s, hard hats, safety toe work boots, ear plugs/muffs, and respiratory protection.
• Must be able to carry equipment (not to exceed 50 lbs.) up and down steps. At times, multiple trips of this nature (due to more than 50 lbs. of equipment) maybe required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to pull up to 50 lbs.
• Working extended hours and varying shifts are often required
• May be exposed to hazardous noise levels at work sites on an occasional basis.
• May be exposed to hot/cold/inclement weather conditions.
• May be required to work in tight quarters.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to stand and sit for various lengths of time.
• Must be able to crouch, stoop, and kneel for various lengths of time.