Automation Specialist II

Danos, LLC; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking an Automation Specialist to commission automation systems for oil and gas facilities and bring them online safely. You will collaborate with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, and Automation Engineering to ensure adherence to engineered designs and company standards.

The role requires 3+ years in oil and gas automation/instrumentation, strong PLC/HMI/RTU experience, and proficiency with test equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or controls experience.
• Experience with MOC and PSSR processes; design reviews and PHA/PHR experience preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities following engineered documentation and automation standards.
• Validate automation designs, equipment installation, and system configuration during construction and commissioning.
• Program, configure, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and related instrumentation.
• Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup activities to safely bring facilities online.
• Interpret and redline P&IDs, PFDs, Instrument Indexes, Cause and Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control documentation.
• Ensure all automation documentation is accurate and complete, with redlines submitted for As-Built revision control.
• Enforce Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Serve as the Field Automation Representative coordinating with Facilities and Automation Engineering on design improvements and standardization.
• Provide technical support and training to field personnel using local HMIs and remote access.
• Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and control network issues in field environments.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Skills

Oil & gas automation

PLC programming

HMI/RTU/EFM/POC

Digital & analog I/O

Loop commissioning

MOC/PSSR processes

Team leadership

Industrial control networks

Test equipment

AC/DC electrical circuits

Microsoft Office

Driver’s license

Safety certifications

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Totalflow

ROC

Coriolis flow meters

Fluke 789

HART Communicator

Job description

Overview

This role is responsible for commissioning automation systems and safely bringing oil and gas production facilities online into sales. The Automation Specialist will work closely with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Automation Maintenance to ensure projects are executed in accordance with engineered designs, company standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities following engineered documentation and automation standards
• Validate automation designs, equipment installation, and system configuration during construction and commissioning
• Program, configure, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and related instrumentation
• Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup activities to safely bring facilities online
• Interpret and redline P&IDs, PFDs, Instrument Indexes, Cause and Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control documentation
• Ensure all automation documentation is accurate and complete, with redlines submitted for As-Built revision control
• Enforce Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Serve as the Field Automation Representative coordinating with Facilities and Automation Engineering on design improvements and standardization
• Provide technical support and training to field personnel using local HMIs and remote access
• Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and control network issues in field environments
• Maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 3+ years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or controls experience
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas facility process equipment and automation system design
• Advanced experience with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and POCs (Allen-Bradley, Totalflow, ROC, Coriolis, etc.)
• Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O, loop commissioning, and facility startup
• Experience troubleshooting and calibrating temperature, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation
• Working knowledge of pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance
• Experience with MOC and PSSR processes; design reviews and PHA/PHR experience preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of automation host systems and industrial control networks
• Proficient with test equipment such as Fluke 789, HART Communicator, and radio communications software
• Proficient with AC and DC electrical circuits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Must maintain required safety certifications and training
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements