Automation Ops Tech

Magnolia-Oil-; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas is seeking an Automation Technician to design, install, program, and maintain automation systems across our oil and gas operations in Texas. You will work with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems in the field, diagnosing issues and ensuring safe, reliable production.

This hands-on role requires at least 3 years in automation or process controls, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to interpret P&IDs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in automation, instrumentation, or process controls.
• Active/unrestricted driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all automation equipment and safety devices function properly.
• Plans and conducts independent work evaluating new systems.
• Designs, installs, and maintains automation systems, instrumentation wiring, and equipment using computer software and tools.
• Troubleshoots I&E systems and diagnoses failure points.
• Applies lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Manages TCP/IP networking, instrumentation calibrations, wireless instrumentation, and solar-powered systems.
• Assists teammates in troubleshooting and repair on field equipment.
• Recognizes unsafe acts or conditions and stops work when necessary.
• Communicates effectively across departments to promote collaboration.
• Participates in a rotational on-call schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTUs

EFMs

VFDs

PLC programming (Idec, ScadaPack, Allen Bradley)

SCADA systems

Merrick/Evin

Ignition SCADA

Windows OS

Diagnostic software

Job description

The Automation Technician designs, installs, programs, and maintains the automation systems that keep our oil and gas production running safely and reliably. This role works with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems, and troubleshoots and repairs field equipment. It is a good fit for someone with hands-on production equipment experience who enjoys solving problems in the field.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all automation equipment, including safety devices and systems, is functioning properly.
• Plans and conducts independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of new systems.
• Designs, assembles, installs, and maintains automation systems, instrumentation wiring, and equipment using computer software and tools.
• Troubleshoots I&E systems and diagnoses failure points.
• Applies lessons learned across the field to drive continuous improvement.
• Manages TCP/IP networking, instrumentation calibrations, wireless instrumentation, and solar-powered systems.
• Assists other team members in troubleshooting and repair as needed on field equipment.
• Recognizes and corrects unsafe acts or conditions and stops work when necessary.
• Communicates effectively and professionally across departments to promote collaboration and alignment.
• Participates in a rotational on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an automation, instrumentation, or process controls technician, required.
• An active/unrestricted driver’s license and safe driving record are required for this position.
• Ability to interpret data in equipment manuals and P&IDs.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts in practical situations.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills, including problem solving, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Experience: RTUs, EFMs, VFDs, PLC programming (Idec, ScadaPack, Allen Bradley), communication protocols and radio communications.
• Familiarity with and ability to enter, monitor, and evaluate data within the operations management systems (Production: Ignition or similar SCADA systems, Merrick/Evin).
• Ability to understand relationships between databases, programs, and GUI systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and within teams to establish and meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills,
• Proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office-based programs and diagnostic programs,
• Knowledge of ABB Total flow, Emerson ROC and FB platforms, wireless cellular radios, HMIs, Weatherford POCs, and Modbus protocol is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly works around chemical and mechanical systems in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to heat, humidity, and inclement weather.
• Noise levels may be loud at times.
• Able to lift and move equipment and/or pipes using abdominal and lower back muscles and sustain physical activity for extended periods.
• Requires constant movement and use of limbs, good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Frequently operates a computer, hand and power tools, and other equipment.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and/or ladders to inspect and/or install components on production equipment.

At Magnolia, our employees drive our strategy and our success.As a team, we engage, energize, and inspire each other to deliver top performance. We offer an exciting, results-focused workplace, highly competitive compensation and benefits, and a range of opportunities for career growth. Help us build a winning company that safeguards workers and the environment, enhances careers, strengthens local communities, and increases value for all stakeholders.

Magnolia Oil & Gas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

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