ConocoPhillips
Exploration and Production
AutomationTechnician
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“Automation Technician at ConocoPhillips. Skills: Automation, Instrumentation, SCADA systems, Troubleshooting. Perform work in alignment with safety requirements. Follow energy isolation and LOTO procedures”
What You'll Achieve.
Support safe and reliable field operations; Resolve issues; Support new installations; Reduce repeat failures; Support operational uptime; Support safety performance; Support environmental protection; Improve reliability; Improve safety; Improve cost effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Resolve issues; Diagnose SCADA, instrumentation, and control system issues; Identify recurring issues; Support root cause analysis; Generate effective solutions
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, Safety Sensitive position, Regular travel to wellsites and facilities, Up to 10% travel annually, Climbing ladders and stairs up to 50 feet, Lifting, carrying, and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds, Walking, standing, stooping, sitting, climbing, and carrying materials on even and uneven terrain, Work performed outdoors in harsh weather conditions, Frequently involves working independently for extended periods, Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn, Monday-Friday schedule, Rotating on-call responsibilities, Emergency response, 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, communication and instrumentation equipment, Able to meet 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 relevant oil and gas experience in the automation field, Experience with PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB, IDEC, 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 work in alignment with safety requirements
Follow energy isolation and LOTO procedures
and troubleshoot equipment
and control system issues
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities
Support PLC installation
and programming updates
Assist with commissioning of new equipment
and close maintenance work orders
Maintain accurate technical documentation
Identify recurring issues and support root cause analysis
Support Management of Change (MOC) requests
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 holds approximately 416,000 net acres in the Midland Basin, located in west Texas. The current development strategy is focused on full-field development utilizing multi-well pad projects targeting Barnett, Spraberry and Wolfcamp reservoir targets. We operated three rigs and one frac crew on average during 2025, resulting in 86 operated wells drilled and 94 operated wells brought online. During 2025, net production averaged 192 MBOED. **Position Overview** As an **Automation Technician** in the Midland Basin, you will support safe and reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues, support new installation
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