Automation & Control Technician

To perform logic programming, new installations, equipment removal, troubleshooting, commissioning maintenance and repair of automation machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and perform new equipment installations.
• Perform logic programming trouble shooting and repairs on all equipment.
• Assist Manager and Team Lead with the development and implementation of long- and short-term plans for capital and operating projects and improvements for the Division.
• Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial and industrial purposes.
• Design and program Automation Systems.
• Prepare Project Estimates, Quotations, and assist with Tenders where applicable.
• Perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, and installation requirements according to standards and specifications.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications according to operational and safety standards.
• Prepare specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment.
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Compile data and prepare reports for existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
• Communicate all documented and approved variations with Project Site Coordinator and Supervisor.
• Perform field inspections with client’s Engineer to ensure that all punch list items are completed.
• Negotiate or assist in negotiation with key Suppliers and Service Providers to improve cost structure.
• Communicate with existing accounts to increase and maintain levels of business activity.
• Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends.
• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.
• Provide training to junior staff.
• Perform any other duties/related work assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation and/ or Automation Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in the Oil & Gas/ Energy Sector.
• Experience in Project Management will be an asset.