ConocoPhillips
exploration and production
AutomationTechnician
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“Automation Technician at ConocoPhillips. Skills: automation, instrumentation, SCADA systems, PLC troubleshooting, field communications. Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements.. Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.”
What You'll Achieve.
support safe, reliable field operations; resolve issues; support new installations; reduce repeat failures; support operational uptime, safety performance, and environmental protection; improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness
Industry & Context.
resolve issues; reduce repeat failures; Diagnose SCADA, instrumentation, and control system issues; Identify recurring issues; support root cause analysis; troubleshooting skills
Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements., Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment., Safety Sensitive position., regular travel to wellsites and facilities, with up to 10% travel annually., climbing ladders and stairs up to 50 feet to access equipment., lifting, carrying, and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds., walking, standing, stooping, sitting, climbing, and carrying materials on even and uneven terrain., Work is performed outdoors in harsh weather conditions and frequently involves working independently for extended periods., Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in accordance with site and task requirements., Monday-Friday schedule and requires rotating on-call weekend responsibilities, emergency response, and flexibility to work unscheduled overtime.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Legally authorized to work in the United States., Current/valid driver's license., 3 or more years of experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, SCADA support, or related field operations., Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation and instrumentation equipment., Able to perform the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position, as described in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice to Have
Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or equivalent., 5 or more years of experience in the automation field., Experience with PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB, SCADAPack, or similar systems., Experience with field communications equipment such as cellular modems, radios, and network switches., Knowledge of electrical systems, National Electrical Code, and safe work practices., Ability to read and apply control narratives, cause-and-effect documentation, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) concepts, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)., Troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
What You'll Do.
Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
and company safety requirements.
Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.
and troubleshoot field automation
and related electrical equipment.
and control system issues and restore safe
reliable operation in a timely manner.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities and complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation
and programming updates.
Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities
including loop checks
and SCADA verification.
and close maintenance work orders and notifications using the maintenance management system.
Maintain accurate technical documentation
including maintenance records
and project documentation.
Identify recurring issues
and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
Initiate Management of Change (MOC) requests for equipment
Collaborate with operations
and peers to improve reliability
and cost effectiveness.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors; Collaborate with operations, engineering, and peers
Communication Scope
communicate technical findings clearly
Full Job Description
Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. **Who We Are** We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. **Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment** To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success. **Job Summary** ConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. The transformational acquisitions of Concho Resources Inc. and Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific positions in the Delaware and Midland Basins in 2021 further strengthened the company’s position in the Permian Basin. At year-end 2024, the company held over 1 million total net acres in the Permian Basin. During 2024, net production averaged 775 MBOED. **Position Overview** As an **Automation Technician in****Kermit, Texas** , you will support safe, reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to res
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