Automation Technician 1-3

QB Energy is on a clear path to becoming one of the top natural gas producers in the country, backed by Quantum Energy Partners, one of the top private equity firms in energy, with a 20-year drilling inventory and integrated upstream and midstream operations built to compete with the best gas projects in North America. Automation Technician is essential for installing, terminating, calibrating, programming, and maintaining measurement, well optimization and communication devices that provide real time information to operators, engineers, and management.

Company Information

QB Energy is on a clear path to becoming one of the top natural gas producers in the country, backed by Quantum Energy Partners, one of the top private equity firms in energy, with a 20-year drilling inventory and integrated upstream and midstream operations built to compete with the best gas projects in North America. We create long-term value through continuous improvement and bold innovation — and we're looking for entrepreneurial people who want to help build that future, not just work in it.

Operating across roughly 400,000 net acres in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, we're proving that aggressive growth and real environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Join a team that takes as much pride in how we build this company as in what we produce

Job Summary

Automation Technician is essential for installing, terminating, calibrating, programming, and maintaining measurement, well optimization and communication devices that provide real time information to operators, engineers, and management.  The Automation Technician will work closely with field operations to prioritize daily activities and must do so while following all applicable safety protocols. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment essential to well automation, water pumping systems, water injection facilities, communication sites, and pipeline automation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Communication Errors using CygNet, Rocklink, etc.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair field automation.
• Implement repairs on field automation equipment (RTU’s, Radio’s, Multi-Variable Sensors, Control Valves, Tank Gauge Systems, Pressure and Temperature Transmitters)
• Read and understand electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision
• Assure that regulatory and environmental compliances are upheld.
• Maintain Automation Preventive Maintenance spreadsheet.
• Recognize Hazards and report such Hazards.
• Maintain JSA and LOTO paperwork as required. 

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Industry Experience

• Instrumentation and Control experience is preferred.
• 2-year experience in gas and oil operations

Skills & Abilities

• A good safety record as this is a safety sensitive position.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Motivated and a Self-Starter.  Take pride and responsibility for attention to details.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with motor vehicle records acceptable by QB Energy’s insurance carrier.

Compensation

Final level and offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise.

Benefits and Perks

As a QB Energy employee, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (lowest-tier medical premiums covered 100% for employees and dependents), company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6% of compensation, paid time off and holidays, and gym membership reimbursement.

Work Conditions

Location: Parachute, CO. Candidates outside daily commuting distance may be considered but must be available at the work location.

Work Environment: Full-time field role requiring flexibility for weekends, nights, holidays, and callouts. Must be able to work and drive in all-weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, wind, snow, and rain. Some overtime is required. Must be physically able to safely handle job-related tools. Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Demands: Requires visual acuity for driving and extended computer use. Involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling at work sites. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

This posting does not list every duty or responsibility of the role, and QB Energy may adjust responsibilities at any time. QB Energy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law. Need an accommodation during the application process? Contact

HR@qb-energy.com

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