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This position will work with other operations personnel to drive continuous improvement of Select’s chemical application operations.\n\nThe essential job functions include, but are not limited to\nWorks in accordance with safety regulations and procedures always (LOTO, Confined Spaces, Hazardous Material Handling procedures, etc).\nDeveloping and designing scalable technology solutions.\nImplementing and maintaining automated equipment.\nTroubleshooting existing automated assets.\nTraining automation and field personnel on operating equipment.\nWorking across service lines for seamless automation operations.\nSupport the Director of Operations regarding technological development, operations, and solutions used in the company.\nFunctions as PLC programmer and system expert for PLC based automation; designing, building, testing, and implementing automation solutions for Select.\nMaintains excellent written communication stakeholders about developments and plans.\nLead testing and implementation in the field for new products and projects.\nMaintains and strives to improve established automated systems and installations.\nProvides all aspects of support and work with a professional and positive attitude.\nContributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks with team or independently.\nProtect operations by keeping information confidential.\nManages data collection infrastructure from device to PLC.\nMaintains workflow and programming documentation for all work by writing and updating procedures.\nBuilds and maintains cause and effect matrixes for both existing and new PLC programs. \nManages the creation and maintenance of wiring diagrams.\nMust be able to repair and maintain electrical equipment, such as 480V motors, 120V circuits, lights, solenoids, process instrumentation (transmitters, meters, etc), computer-controlled systems, and production machines and equipment.\n\nOther duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nRequirements\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:\nAvailability is to be on call when necessary for after-hours and weekend work.\nAvailable for mandatory overtime when necessary to repair critical issues.\nHands on attitude to get things done with the ability to manage change.\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of industrial automation, instrumentation, electrical, PLC programming, and oilfield operations experience. 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