Automation Specialist III: PLC/DCS Expert, Travel‑Ready

Phillips 66

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 156,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus
401k matching at 8%
Pension plan
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking an Automation Specialist to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment including PLCs, RTUs, DCS, and HMIs. The role focuses on improving reliability, providing technical support to Phillips 66 Midstream, and implementing automation strategies.

You will design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions, lead integration efforts, and manage documentation while traveling to facilities as needed to support FAT/SAT and

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electronics, or related technical discipline.
  • 3 years of relevant automation experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Foxboro or DeltaV platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partners for automation technologies and support
  • Implement and support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems for safety and reliability
  • Direct technicians and contractors in construction and enhancement of automation systems
  • Lead data collection, system optimization, and communications infrastructure
  • Produce and maintain project documentation including I/O lists, alarm databases, control narratives, and drawings
  • Support and implement information security measures for automation assets
  • Participate in incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Travel to facilities as needed for operations and commissioning (FAT/SAT)

Skills

PLC/DCS configuration
Troubleshooting
Industrial automation
Vendor relationships

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Instrumentation/Electronics

Tools

Rockwell PLC
Siemens PLC
Foxboro
DeltaV

Job description

Phillips 66 is seeking an Automation Specialist to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment including PLCs, RTUs, DCS, and HMIs. The role focuses on improving reliability, providing technical support to Phillips 66 Midstream, and implementing automation strategies.

You will design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions, lead integration efforts, and manage documentation while traveling to facilities as needed to support FAT/SAT and

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