Automation Supervisor

Invasystems Inc; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A private equity-backed midstream operator based in Dallas, TX seeks an Automation Supervisor to lead automation technicians across gas gathering, compressor stations and processing facilities near Hobbs, NM. Live within 60–90 minutes of Hobbs and stay hands-on as the technical go-to.

You will supervise a growing team, coordinate contractors, and ensure calibration and safety standards are met, with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on automation or I&E technician experience.
• 1+ year leading or supervising technicians.
• Midstream oil and gas experience strongly preferred; New Mexico experience a plus.
• Gas chromatographs, H2S/O2 analyzers, 120/240/480V systems, HART.
• Stable work history and interest in a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train automation technicians; set daily priorities and PM work.
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Client), ladder logic, instrumentation, electrical and communications.
• Keep shutdown systems, transmitters, chromatographs, analyzers and measurement equipment calibrated and working.
• Support installation, commissioning and startups; respond to alarms and equipment failures.
• Read P&IDs, electrical drawings and loop drawings; keep documentation current.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors; enforce safety including NFPA 70E.

Skills

Automation

I&E technician

Leadership

Oil & gas experience

New Mexico experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HART instrumentation

PLC ladder logic

Job description

POSITION: Automation Supervisor
Company: A private equity-backed midstream operator based in Dallas, TX
Location: Hobbs, NM (live within about 60-90 minutes of Hobbs)
Schedule: Salaried, full-time, permanent. Supports the Hobbs facility and nearby sites - not a multi-state travel role. Staffing is planned to keep overtime reasonable. On-call rotation.

About The Role

Lead and support automation, instrumentation, electrical and control systems across natural gas gathering, compressor stations and processing facilities. You'll supervise a friendly, capable team of automation technicians while staying hands-on as their technical go-to. The team is growing with planned facility expansions.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, train and direct automation technicians; set daily priorities and PM work
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Client), ladder logic, instrumentation, electrical and communications
• Keep shutdown systems, transmitters, chromatographs, analyzers and measurement equipment calibrated and working
• Support installation, commissioning and startups; respond to alarms and equipment failures
• Read P&IDs, electrical drawings and loop drawings; keep documentation current
• Coordinate contractors and vendors; enforce safety including NFPA 70E

What They're Looking For

• 5+ years hands-on automation or I&E technician experience
• 1+ year leading or supervising technicians
• Midstream oil and gas experience strongly preferred; New Mexico experience a plus
• Gas chromatographs, H2S/O2 analyzers, 120/240/480V systems, HART
• Stable work history and interest in a permanent role

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k) with company match, annual bonus program, tuition reimbursement.