Automation Technician III

Specific Responsibilities

The Automation Technician III is responsible for designing, installing, programming, and maintaining automated systems and equipment in a manufacturing or production environment. They work closely with engineers and production teams to ensure efficient and reliable operation of automated machinery. Responsibilities may include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and implementing system upgrades. The Automation Technician III may also provide training and support to other technicians or operators. Strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of automation technologies are essential for success in this role.

• Monitor and troubleshoot SCADA systems and controls.
• Coordinate with contractors for the maintenance of VRU’s, combustors and flare systems.
• Familiar with various Burner managements systems a plus.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing emissions control systems, while also overseeing the installation and implementation of new emissions control systems.
• Maintains good working relationships with various groups including production, water groups, and facilities engineering.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Perform the installation and configuration of control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal unit (RTU), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of new control systems. Read and interpret technical documentation including electrical and pneumatic schematics, control narratives and loop drawings.
• Ensure collaboration with other automation team members and cross-function teams to resolve technical issues.
• Be willing to continually improve professional development including non-technical subjects such as, but not limited to, business communications, problem solving, corporate culture.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• 5+ plus years of experience in automation
• 5+ years’ experience in Oil and Gas
• Must have experience with ROCLink, IDEC, ABB, SCADAPak, RMC, and SignalFire wireless.
• HMI experience required with IDEC, Red Lion, and Beijer.
• Field communications experience with Cambium, Cradle Point and advanced skill in TCP/IP and MODBUS communications.
• Must be highly organized and able to self-direct, multi-task and prioritize based on dynamic work environment requirements.
• Strong application skills in Excel and Word required.
• Elevated level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache’s business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one’s behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world’s food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees’ overall well-being.We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt’s Western Desert and the United Kingdom’s North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit:Apache Statement on HiringTo provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment-related decisions and actions exclusively on employment-related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment-related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.