Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
We are seeking an experienced, Automation Technician to support daily field operations and production optimization across our producing assets. This role is primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of plunger lift systems, production automation equipment, SCADA communications, and related field instrumentation.
What's In It For You?
- Field bonus incentive opportunities
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a company committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement
- A collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, accountability, and sustainability
- The chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic problem-solving environment
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match
What You Will Do:
Plunger Lift Optimization & Automation
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize plunger lift systems, controllers, automation equipment, and associated field instrumentation.
- Monitor well performance and adjust controller parameters, including cycle times, shut-in periods, afterflow settings, and optimization schedules to maximize production and operating efficiency.
- Utilize production data, field observations, and diagnostic tools to identify optimization opportunities and improve system performance.
- Support artificial lift and production enhancement initiatives through effective automation strategies and equipment management.
- Perform field testing, start-up, commissioning, and validation of automation systems and equipment.
Electrical & Instrumentation Support
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, control panels, instrumentation, communication devices, and production automation equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, regulations, and company safety standards.
SCADA & Communications
- Develop and maintain proficiency in SCADA systems, telemetry networks, wireless communications, and remote monitoring technologies.
- Troubleshoot communication issues involving radios, RTUs, PLCs, host systems, and related automation infrastructure.
Customer & Operational Support
- Review work orders, repair plans, and installation requirements to ensure a thorough understanding of equipment needs and project objectives.
- Execute installations, repairs, and service activities while accurately documenting work performed and results achieved.
- Prepare equipment failure analyses and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships through professional communication and collaboration.
- Maintain accurate truck inventory and ensure materials are properly tracked and managed.
- Participate in after-hours callouts, overtime, and weekend work as operational needs require.
Required Education & Licensing
- Licensed Electrician or completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program.
- Current and valid driver's license
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil and gas production, automation, electrical maintenance, or a related field.
- Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting production automation systems and field instrumentation.
- Demonstrated experience with plunger lift systems and optimization strategies.
- Strong understanding of electrical theory, motor controls, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience performing field maintenance on artificial lift and production equipment.
- Ability to analyze operational data and make sound recommendations to improve well performance.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage multiple wells and field locations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other field-related software tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PLCs, RTUs, and production automation platforms.
- Knowledge of gas lift, rod lift, and other artificial lift systems.
- Experience commissioning new wells and automation installations.
About us:
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.
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We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
