Automation Controls Technician: PLC/DCS & SCADA Pro

Phillips 66; Midkiff (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

401k company match

Pension plan

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Total well-being programs

Job summary

Phillips 66 in Texas is seeking an Automation Controls Technician at the Pegasus Plant to repair and maintain complex instrument and electrical control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and Burner Management Systems. The technician leads I&E craft personnel and manages projects.

The role requires up to 20% travel, overtime flexibility, and a strong safety mindset with a focus on maintenance and optimization of automation assets.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate+ SCADA troubleshooting, ladder logic, and programming
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Identify enhancement opportunities using plant processing knowledge
• Design/upgrade PLC/DCS logic; program PLCs
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced analyzers
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance for I&E equipment
• Mentor and train junior I&E personnel
• Support audits and review of standards and procedures
• Assist automation design and installation of new systems

Skills

SCADA troubleshooting

Ladder logic

PLC programming

DCS systems

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

SCADA/DCS systems

Job description

Phillips 66 in Texas is seeking an Automation Controls Technician at the Pegasus Plant to repair and maintain complex instrument and electrical control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and Burner Management Systems. The technician leads I&E craft personnel and manages projects.

The role requires up to 20% travel, overtime flexibility, and a strong safety mindset with a focus on maintenance and optimization of automation assets.