Automation Technician

Summary:

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.

Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. () is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.

TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure. Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO₂ and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA's lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.

Essential Duties:

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

• 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 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

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• EXPERIENCE: Must have 3-5 years of Instrumentation experience
• TRAVEL: Must be willing to travel 40% and willing to relocate, if necessary
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License, Vocational training is preferred

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.