Automation Specialist II

Airswift; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

3% 401k match

Job summary

Occidental Oil & Gas in Texas is seeking an Automation Specialist II to support commissioning and startup of automation systems for oil and gas facilities in the Kermit area. This role works with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Automation Maintenance to ensure projects meet engineered designs, company standards, and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in oil and gas automation or instrumentation, with strong PLC/HMI/RTU/EFM

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities following engineered documentation and company’s 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 all safety, environmental, and operational requirements

Skills

Oil & Gas automation

PLC/SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Communication skills

Instrumentation calibration

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Totalflow

ROC

Coriolis

Job description

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find Automation Specialist II to work for initially One-year contract in Kermit, TX.

Work Schedule: 14/14

Job Type: W2 contract (One Year with possibility for extension)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 3% matching 401k

Occidental Oil & Gas is seeking a qualified Automation Specialist to support the Automation Construction and Commissioning Team based in the Kermit Main Field Office.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities following engineered documentation and company’s 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 all safety, environmental, and operational requirements

Required Qualifications

• 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 drivers license with a clean driving record