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Founded in 1999 and headquartered in metro Atlanta, GA, the company delivers assessment, design, deployment, and ongoing support to enable mission-critical infrastructure solutions. With expertise spanning Private 5G, Fixed Wireless, Wi-Fi, Fiber, and legacy networks, Future Technologies powers advanced connectivity solutions-from AI, Edge Computing, and Robotics to Connected Worker and Automation.\nJob Description:\nThe Automation Technician is responsible for the daily operations and can calibrate and troubleshoot transmitters, flow meters/EFMs, control valves, and shutdowns. The role is responsible for installations, inspections, maintaining and troubleshooting communications, network equipment and systems for reliable collection and transfer of measurement and real-time related data to the customer polling systems. The Automation Tech (AT) performs all tasks in a manner that supports Future Technologies and the customer mission, vision, and goals. The AT ensures that the equipment is operated, within safe operating limits, and maintained in compliance with all company policies, procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.\nResponsibilities are varied and complex. The Automation Tech (AT) utilizes advanced and specialized expertise, developed through a combination of job-related training and extensive on-the-job experience supporting communications and telemetry. This role is expected to work under limited to no supervision and able to resolve complex problems within own area of responsibility and frequently asked to assist in other areas. The AT will be expected to understand and apply advanced knowledge of 4-20 mA loops, HART, Modbus, and control wiring.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nAct as primary resource for help in troubleshooting communications equipment, communications issues with RTUs and associated control devices for client operational and maintenance assistance. Utilizes advanced and specialized expertise in several areas of communications and telemetry.\nOperate with latitude and review progress with management.\nProvide technical input on projects to ensure designs meet operational telemetry and communications requirements.\nCommunicate and coordinate field activities related to the installation, startup, and operations of projects.\nProvide advanced technical answers and summary information to supervision, clients and other technicians as needed.\nAble to read P&IDs and wiring diagrams\nKnowledge and understanding of wireless communications systems used in the operation of O&G meter stations, control of flow and pressure, and data retrieval.\nPLC/RTU experience (Allen-Bradley, Totalflow, ROC or similar)\nAble to calibrate and troubleshoot transmitters, flow meters/EFMs, control valves, and shutdowns\nKnowledge of 4-20 mA loops, HART, Modbus, and control wiring\nProvides support to lower-level technicians\nAct in a supervisory capacity in the lack of immediate supervision.\nServe as a mentor and assist with training lower-level technicians\nAdvanced utilization of voltmeter and troubleshooting.\nAssist in the general troubleshooting of wireless communications equipment and standard operations.\nProvides oversight of existing databases, spreadsheets, maps that are used in performing job duties, and work planning/documentation used for client closeout requirements.\nBasic Requirements:\n3+ years of oil and gas field automation or instrumentation experience.\n2-3 years serving in a leadership or training role preferred. Combination of education and experience may be considered\nMust successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, where permitted by law, and comply with Company and customer drug and alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment.\nValid State Driver’s License and must maintain valid driver’s license and remain eligible to operate company-owned, leased or rental vehicles in accordance with company policy.\nMust meet Company motor vehicle and insurance eligibility requirements.\nMust successfully complete a background screening consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain customer-required credentials, security clearances, badges, and site-access authorizations necessary to perform assigned duties\nLocates and track costs, material delivery status, complete PM orders and able to run routine reports\nAbility to repair structured cabling (e.g. copper, fiber, coax, waveguide) and associated connectors\nAbility to manage daily regular duties while providing mentorship / leadership to technical individuals working on other tasks\nExperience and knowledge in troubleshooting and repair of all types of equipment pertaining to instrument/electrical trade: a) 4-20 mA signal; b) basic AC and DC knowledge\nEffectively communicates the concepts used in all tasks of a technician in leading a class or training topic\nRecommends application of new technologies to improve or enhance accuracy and reliability\nEffectively use a personal computer with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel & Outlook)\nH2S Clear and SafeLand certified, or able to successfully earn these certifications.\nPossesses effective communication skills necessary to promote compliance with procedures and cooperation with individuals at various levels throughout Future Technologies\nTests, inspects, operates, troubleshoots, and maintain electronic devices associated with client communications equipment.\nWorks and participates successfully in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments.\nOperate as a self-starter with teamwork drive and initiative to start, develop and completes projects and initiatives.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAble to exert more than 10 pounds of force regularly to move objects and/or more than 20 pounds of force frequently\nPhysical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling and grasping.\nMust be able to move about on foot and follow safety and emergency response procedures and regulations.\nMay be required to stand, site, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for reasonable periods of time.\nAble to travel long distances in a motor vehicle\nAble to work in areas with limited access or cramped spaces\nOn a routine basis, may climb ladders, walkways and scaffolds\nWorking Conditions:\nWorks in potentially hazardous environments\nWorks with or near hazardous chemicals\nOperates personal computer for extended periods.\nWorks independently and completes scheduled work with minimal supervision\nRequires frequent overnight travel to locations throughout the United States to perform project and other wireless activities\nWorks outdoors in weather extremes and near equipment alongside potentially high noise levels\nWorks and participates successfully in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments.\nThis Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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