Danos

Automation Specialist

Danos  •  Carlsbad, NM (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

The Automation Specialist will serve as a key technical resource, working closely with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Automation Maintenance to ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned with engineered designs, and executed to the highest industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence facility performance, reliability, and safety while applying advanced automation expertise in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RTUs, and HMIs

  • Calibrate and maintain instrumentation for level, pressure, flow, and vibration

  • Support automation systems integrity across well pads, batteries, SWD sites, and compressor stations

  • Program and modify logic in Studio 5000 (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text)

  • Configure and commission installations using P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, and control narratives

  • Design and maintain HMI screens and alarming systems in FactoryTalk View

  • Use SAP or CMMS tools for work planning, documentation, and maintenance tracking

  • Adhere to MOC procedures and corporate programming standards

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as an Automation Specialist
  • Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)

  • Knowledge of analog/discrete I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus communications

  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets

  • Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug test, MVR check, and fit for duty/agility test.
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About Danos

A trusted industry partner, Danos offers the most responsive end-to-end integrated service solutions – safely, on time and within budget. Danos achieves world-class safety results and customer loyalty due to a values-based approach and an unyielding commitment to employee engagement and training.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Gray, Louisana
Year Founded
1947
Website
danos.com
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