Automation Systems Integrator

Oxy; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 57,859 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Oxy is seeking an Automation Technician with 3+ years of oil field experience to install, test, and calibrate automation equipment on facilities. You will program PLCs/HMIs, troubleshoot control systems, and support commissioning efforts alongside Project Managers.

Responsibilities include on-site start-up support, maintaining standards per API/NEC/ISA, and participating in on-call rotations. Willingness to travel and work 10-hour shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 2-year Instrumentation or Automation technology degree with GPA 2.5+
• 3+ years Oil Field experience
• Intermediate knowledge of RTU designs, programming and troubleshooting
• Intermediate knowledge of instrumentation and various serial and ethernet communications protocols
• Intermediate knowledge of API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA standards
• Basic knowledge of maintaining PLC programs in function block, ladder logic
• Basic knowledge of maintaining local HMI operator interfaces
• Willing to work 10-hour shifts including nights and weekends; travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Install, test and calibrate automation equipment per design specs
• Perform point-to-point and loop checks on devices
• Support commissioning oversight with Project Manager
• Provide on-site automation support during start-up
• Program PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley focus)
• Troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs and HMIs
• Ensure compliance with Process Control standards and MOC
• Travel as needed and participate in on-call rotation

Skills

PLC programming

Automation testing

RTU troubleshooting

Instrument calibration

HMI development

Field instrumentation

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Compact Logix

Rosemount

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy.

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper installation, function tests and calibration of all automation equipment meeting engineering design specifications on facilities.
• Perform point‑to‑point and loop checks on all devices.
• Support coordinating oversight of automation commissioning with the Project Manager.
• Support project status reporting to ensure entry on project tracking tool.
• Provide on‑site automation support on facilities during start‑up when production is introduced to the facility.
• Serve as technical resource for facility controls systems and field instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments.
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in compliance with relevant industry and company Process Control standards.
• Ensure compliance with MOC process.
• Identify problem areas with instrumentation and control systems and report to Automation Engineering for improvement opportunities.
• Communicate with Automation Engineering and Facilities Engineering regarding design issues and redline documents as necessary for final as‑built documentation.
• Program PLCs and HMIs to comply with engineering documentation with emphasis on Allen Bradley PLCs and Compact Logix control systems.
• Troubleshoot complex PLC programs, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Process Control, Control Network, and Instrumentation issues.
• Skillfully learn and apply diverse automation software application tools.
• Work with IT and Automation Engineering in maintaining automation standards.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing with automation support personnel and production operations.
• Make recommendations on automation improvements, best practices, maintenance and standardization of PLC and Operator interface systems.
• Stay current on certification and training requirements.
• Work weekends and support after‑hour call outs.

Basic Requirements

• 2‑year Instrumentation or Automation technology degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (or foreign equivalent), or equivalent technical working experience with a good track record of safety.
• 3+ years of Oil Field experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of well RTU designs, programming and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate knowledge of analog and discrete instrumentation, and various serial and ethernet communications protocols.
• Intermediate knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of maintaining PLC programs in function block, ladder logic, and structured text.
• Basic knowledge of maintaining local HMI operator interfaces.
• Ability and willingness to work 10‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and to participate in an on‑call rotation. Schedules may vary depending on location.
• Ability and willingness to travel to unassigned job areas on an as‑needed basis.
• Work in remote fields with potential for overnight stays.
• Ability and willingness to work under air (fit test) and work from aerial manlift platform.
• Works safely around instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Capable of working responsibly with limited supervision.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Windows Operating Systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Automation with GPA of 3.0 or higher (or foreign equivalent).
• 5+ years of Oil Field experience.
• Strong electrical background with State Accredited license.
• 1+ years of upstream oil and gas automation experience.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley & Rosemount.
• Able to read and understand Cause & Effects, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot control networks for well sites, well pads, tank battery, saltwater disposal and compressor stations. (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, fiber optics, RF communications)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, technical, and field personnel.
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results.

Salary

The salary range for this position is: $42 - $57 Hourly.

Benefits

Check out Oxy’s competitive benefit package: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.