Automation Technician Lead

LUFKIN Industries, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation.
  • In-depth knowledge of rod lift systems for well pumping applications.
  • Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives and AC motor theory.
  • Proficient in mathematical concepts applicable to real-world problem-solving.
  • Strong reasoning skills to define and analyze problems and propose solutions.
  • Proficient with Word processing, Spreadsheet, and Internet software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and train the Automation Service team, focusing on indirect employees.
  • Promote visible health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) leadership among staff.
  • Ensure high client satisfaction and retention through excellent service delivery.
  • Develop and mentor a skilled team to support organizational growth.
  • Monitor compliance with company processes, policies, and best practices.
  • Foster a positive work environment that supports professional employee development.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing technical development and mentoring.
  • Supportive work culture that fosters professional growth.
  • Exposure to diverse functional departments to enhance learning.
  • Chance to lead a high-performance team.
  • Focus on innovation and continuous improvement in operations.
Full Job Description
The Automation Service Lead will focus on continuous improvement to improve HSE performance, Automation Technician training, and improving customer service levels by creating efficiency and enhancing effectiveness. Working with all functional departments this position will identify and execute opportunities for improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Effectively leads and trains the Automation Service team consisting of indirect employees.
  • Demonstrate visible HS&E leadership leading to increased employee ownership of HS&E performance.
  • Ensures client satisfaction and retention through excellent service delivery.
  • Proven leader. Develop and mentor a top-notch team capable of supporting future growth.
  • Oversees organizational adherence to Lufkin Industries processes, policies, and best practices.
  • Leads by example fostering a positive work environment in which employees professionally develop, grow, and retain. Responsible for the ongoing technical development/evaluation of the Automation service team.
  • Able to inspire and rally a team to quickly resolve challenges. Builds leadership bench strength through individual self-accountability, training, and coaching.
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement. Identifies opportunities for improvement, determines the root cause of problem areas, and analyzes data, and solutions.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.


Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with automation, controls, or instrumentation including but not limited to Rod Pump Controllers, and Variable Speed Drive with Rod Pump Applications.
  • Must have an in-depth working knowledge of rod lift systems well pumping application.
  • Must have a working knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, AC motor theory, and application.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Word processing software; Spreadsheet software, and Internet software.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Team Building
  • Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan.
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High-performance teams and a strong team player.
  • Commitment to company value

Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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