Automation Technician Midland Basin

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Job Summary

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 installations and reduce repeat failures. Your work directly supports operational uptime safety performance and environmental protection.

This role offers hands-on technical experience and exposure to evolving automation technologies with opportunities to build technical depth and take on broader responsibility within a collaborative team environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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.

• Install inspect calibrate maintain and troubleshoot field automation instrumentation communications and related electrical equipment.

• Diagnose SCADA instrumentation 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 troubleshooting and programming updates.

• Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities including loop checks logic testing and SCADA verification.

• Create update and close maintenance work orders and notifications using the maintenance management system.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation including maintenance records prints and project documentation.

• Identify recurring issues communicate findings and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.

• Support Management of Change (MOC) requests for equipment instrumentation or program changes.

• Collaborate with operations engineering and peers to improve reliability safety and cost effectiveness.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role youll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:

• Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems holding others accountable and standing up for what is right.

• Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.

• Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Current/valid drivers 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.

Preferred Requirement

• 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).

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This is a Safety Sensitive position.

• The position is based near Odessa Texas and includes regular travel to wellsites and facilities with up to 10% travel annually.

• Work requires climbing ladders and stairs up to 50 feet to access equipment.

• Work requires lifting carrying and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Daily work includes 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.

• The position is a Monday-Friday schedule and requires rotating on-call responsibilities emergency response and flexibility to work unscheduled overtime.

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Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision mental health support and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay annual performance bonuses and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off paid parental leave and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training mentoring and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards inclusive culture and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips we believe our people power the future of energy. Were committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued supported and inspired to growprofessionally and personally.

We dont just offer jobswe offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

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