Automation System Integrator

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking an experienced Automation System Integrator to join our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management team in Casper, Wyoming. The ideal candidate will execute automation engineering tasks including programming and troubleshooting PLC programs while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Applicants should have a technical degree or equivalent experience along with significant work history in automation integration and oil field processes. This role involves collaboration with various internal and external teams, emphasizing safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of technical education or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an Automation Specialist or Technician.
• At least 7 years as Automation Integrator or Programmer.
• 3 years of experience in oil field process facilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute programming and installation of PLC programs.
• Assist with commissioning of facilities and programming development.
• Create and validate automation programs to ensure compliance.
• Provide training on automation control system functions.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation Engineering

HMI design

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

4-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

RSLogix500

Factory Talk View

Hart communicators

Job description

Oxy is looking for an experienced and motivated Automation System Integrator to work within our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management Business Unit based in Casper, Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Execute Automation Engineering deliverables by programming and/or installing PLC programs and validating compliance to engineering design.
• Support Automation Engineering with design and control systems improvements and oversee automation electrical design.
• Assist with commissioning of facilities, including PLC programming development, HMI/LOI design, and program testing/debugging.
• Maintain project schedules, status reports, and participate in project meetings and design reviews.
• Develop and validate automation programs ensuring compliance with documentation.
• Use PLC software (RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, DirectSoft5, ROCLINK 800/DS800), HMI programs (Red Lion Crimson, Factory Talk View, Panelview), RTUs, and support troubleshooting.
• Complete redlines and documentation for automation engineering (C&Es, P&IDs, 1-lines) for AS‑BUILT post‑commissioning.
• Follow Management of Change (MOC) process and Oxy program standardization best practices.
• Provide training to colleagues on automation control system functions and assist in developing training materials.
• Support low VAC devices, troubleshoot 120V AC power and manage 480V or lower AC power issues.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and install automation end devices, utilizing Hart communicators and multimeters.
• Identify and troubleshoot Ethernet, serial, satellite, and wireless field communications.
• Ensure alarm settings meet Oxy standards and proper change control protocols.
• Communicate project activities with Asset Teams and support operations as a liaison for automation engineering design.
• Assist in evaluation of new technologies and provide pros/cons analysis.
• Participate in Oxy Process Improvement Teams.
• Travel as needed for unassigned job areas and work 12‑hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotation.
• Collaborate with internal and external business units, maintaining safety for co‑workers, contractors, and the public.

Qualifications

• 2‑year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year as Automation Specialist/Tech.
• 7+ years as Automation Integrator/Programmer.
• 3+ years of oil field process facilities experience.

Preferred

• 4‑year technical degree (Bachelor’s in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, Automation Control Systems or related field.)
• Advanced knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, POCs (Allan Bradley, Totalflow, ROCs, Coriolis).
• Intermediate knowledge of API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA standards.
• Advanced understanding of PSSRs and MOCs.
• Expertise in digital/analog I/O programming, troubleshooting, serial and Ethernet communications.
• Experience with tagging conventions, simulation, testing, and safe work systems.
• Experience with Electrical/Automation construction codes and practices.
• Strong time‑management, budgeting, gas engineering principles, and MS Office skills.
• Leadership, mentoring, training, communication, and analytical skills.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.