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Champion Automation & Measurement Services is seeking an Automation Technician to join our growing team of oil and gas automation specialists at our Perryton, Texas, office.

Duties include automation installation as well as corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on process equipment. Knowledge of and exposure to pumps, valves, electrical theory, motor control, frequency drives, ladder logic, RTUs, PID control, pressurized air, natural gas systems is excellent, but not necessary. The Automation Technician will work closely with other technicians and production personnel.

Job Responsibilities (not all skills required prior to employment):

• Troubleshoot electrical  and communication equipment

• Use measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and multi-meters

• Respond to process equipment breakdowns, diagnose problems and make repairs with a heightened sense of urgency

• Operate shop equipment such as belt sander, band saw and grinder

• Basic computer use such as email, word processing and Windows

• Basic communication skills, both written and verbal

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits for process equipment

Education & Experience (required):

• High school diploma or GED
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• 12 hours of walking and standing

• Safely work indoors and outdoors

• Carry equipment, frequently weighing up to 50 lbs., alone

• Work on slippery and uneven surfaces, at heights, in confined spaces and in awkward positions

• Ability to walk, stand and climb ladders

• Ability to grasp and hold objects and tools with full range of wrist and arm motion

• Vision capacity to perform fine measurements and differentiate between colored wires, and sufficient hearing capacity to understand conversations

• Must be able to work on the manufacturing production floor

• Work outdoors in all seasons and conditions

• Work in industrial environment, limited climate control, requiring basic PPE

Benefits:

Champion works in a growing technology sector. We are a small, successful oil and gas automation company that values our employees. We reward deserving employees with performance-based promotions and bonuses, and offer an extensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Vacation

• 401(k) Plan

• Health Insurance

About Champion Automation

Champion Automation is a measurement and automation services company for the oil and gas industry. We design, sell, service and install a full suite of turnkey, cloud monitoring solutions, servicing the southwest region of the U.S. and beyond. Learn more at www.champautomation.net.