Automation Specialist — PLC, DCS & Plant Maintenance

OXY, Inc.; Jayton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist for its Permian EOR Plants group, located in Denver City, TX. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing plant automation systems, including PLC and DCS, while coordinating with planners and vendors.

You will mentor technicians, manage costs, and support predictive maintenance efforts to ensure uptime. The ideal candidate has deep oil and gas automation expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work under pressure within

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Oil & gas automation experience strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform local maintenance and manage maintenance vendors.
• Represent Automation team in plant maintenance communications.
• Understand plant processes and equipment to support the Plant team.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Track maintenance costs and provide project quotes.
• Ensure PM documentation is accurate and centralized.
• Support analyzers (GCs, CEMS, Dewpoint, O2) operations.
• Coordinate with Plant Planner and Scheduler teams.
• Mentor junior Automation Technicians on PLC/HMI troubleshooting.
• Provide automation support during outages.
• Maintain adherence to schedule and avoid out-of-compliance work.
• Troubleshoot DCS and PLC and assist with new technologies.

Skills

Automation principles

PSSRs & MOCs

Electrical codes

DCS/PLC

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Programming simulation

Regulatory guidance

HMI tagging

MS Office & Oxy software

Project management

Analytical thinking

I/O troubleshooting

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rosemount equipment

Job description

Oxy is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist for its Permian EOR Plants group, located in Denver City, TX. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing plant automation systems, including PLC and DCS, while coordinating with planners and vendors.

You will mentor technicians, manage costs, and support predictive maintenance efforts to ensure uptime. The ideal candidate has deep oil and gas automation expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work under pressure within