Automation Technician
Mid-Cal Labor Solutions
Full-time
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Location
Hobbs, New Mexico, United States
Posted
June 17, 2026
Job Description
An automation technician for a gas plant is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of control systems, instrumentation, and automated equipment. They ensure the plant's processes run efficiently, safely, and in compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Maintenance: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various automated systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), SCADA systems, field instrumentation (transmitters, sensors, valves, analyzers), and control loops.
Calibration & Tuning: Perform routine calibration, tuning, and testing of instruments and control devices to ensure accuracy and optimal performance.
Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues in automated systems to minimize downtime.
Preventative Maintenance: Execute...