Automation Technician

Summary:

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

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Essential Duties:

Perform skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls as directed by leadership

Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of Energy Services automation equipment and mechanical system failures

Optimize Energy Services equipment performance

Stay abreast of advanced pump and automation theory and maintenance

Comply with all company and customer safety and environmental policies and procedures

Comply with all other company policies and procedures

Complete appropriate paperwork as directed

Perform duties as trainer when required

Continually hone and develop electronic and computer skills

Must be highly proficient in automated and mechanical systems maintenance

Must be highly proficient in automated and mechanical systems maintenance

Must have troubleshooting skills that seldom require assistance

Should be able to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems

Must be able to operate all types of diagnostic tools

Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Should have thorough understanding of reference materials

Preferred experience in process instrumentation / SCADA

Reporting to Product Line leadership, the Automation Technician responds as necessary to provide implementation, testing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of automation equipment Requirements:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE: Must have 3-5 years of Instrumentation experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License, Vocational training is preferred

TRAVEL: Must be willing to travel 40% and willing to relocate, if necessary

OTHER:

Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening

Must possess a valid Driver's License

Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)

Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces

Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment

Physical Duties:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Work Environment:

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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