Automation Engineering Technician
Posted 14 May 2026
Advertised as “Automation Engineering Technician I/II/III/Sr”
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- Expected experience
- 2–8 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Science (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree
**At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.
**Join our Qrew!
The Automation Engineering Technician I/II/III role directly supports the Automation Engineering function through new project and maintenance construction/commissioning, execution of approved hardware/software changes, and providing technical support to field operations.
The Automation Engineering Technician I/II/III responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support compressor and pipeline facility commissioning tasks for new facility TILs and modifications of existing sites.
- Gather onsite technical data for Automation Engineers and Compression Design Engineers related to capital project assignments, especially automated equipment.
- Assisting engineers and operations with the specification, installation, and modification of automation systems.
- Install, configure, and calibrate automation equipment and control systems.
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fixing issues with automated and integrated systems.
- Assist with HMI & PLC software revisions and updates under direction from Automation Engineers (configuration, logic, displays, and security parameters).
- Implement Cyber Security policies, including firmware and password updates on automation hardware.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Associate’s degree in electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, or petroleum engineering; or in math, science, or a closely related field. Equivalent military, vocational, or directly applicable work experience considered.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Foundational knowledge of automation and control system concepts, fundamentals, and theory.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate computer/software skills.
- Effective teamwork and communication abilities. Be self-motivated and willing to work individually or as a team member.
- Ability to adhere to predefined work plans and meet deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&ID, and block diagrams.
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC code, including Ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.