AutomationProgrammer

**CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.** Summary: The Automation Programmer develops, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots automation and control systems across oil and gas production and midstream facilities. This role supports field operations by ensuring reliable performance of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate brings strong control systems programming skills, working knowledge of field instrumentation, and a demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** * Design, program, and maintain PLC, RTU, and HMI logic for facility and field operations. * Coordinate with Operations, Measurement, and SCADA teams for accurate data and reliable control systems. * Troubleshoot automation equipment and support field technicians. * Deploy and test control strategies for new installations and upgrades. * Assist with commissioning automation systems at oil and gas and water disposal sites. * Document and version-control all programming changes per standards. * Work with SCADA and IT to maintain secure, efficient field-to-central communications. * Ensure compliance of programming and logic with safety, regulatory, and operational standards. * Advise on automation hardware and software selection. * Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical alarms. **Required Qualifications:** * High School diploma or equivalent. * 5+ years’ automation/control systems experience in oil and gas. * Skilled in programming platforms like Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric (SCADA-Pack), Emerson ROC/FB, ABB, or similar. * Proficient with HMI/SCADA platforms: Ignition, Cygnet, Clear SCADA, Wonderware. * Strong knowledge of oilfield operations and equipment, including tank batteries, LACT units, compressors, and artificial lift systems. * Excellent t