Automation Systems Integrator

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is looking for an Automation Specialist to join their Automation Construction and Commissioning Team in Carlsbad, NM. The role involves PLC integration and facility commissioning, ensuring effective automation control systems while communicating with engineering teams and stakeholders.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in oil and gas as an automation technician, valid driver's license, and technical degree or equivalent experience. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in oil and gas as an automation technician.
• Valid driver's license and exceptional driving record.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of facility commissioning with a focus on automation control systems.
• Communicate project status and report to key stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Process Control and Instrumentation issues.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing with automation support personnel.

Skills

PLC integration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Automation control systems

HMI programming

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

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.

The Automation Specialist primary responsibility will be focused on PLC integration working in the Automation Construction and Commissioning Team.

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in Oil and Gas as an automation technician maintaining field well pads/facilities automation control systems and devices preferred.
• Valid driver's license and exceptional driving record.

Roles and Responsibilities

• All aspects of facility commissioning with focus on automation control systems.
• Automation commissioning of facilities following engineered designs using engineering documentation.
• Communicate with Automation Engineering and Facilities Engineering regarding design issues and redline documents as necessary for final as‑built documentation.
• Deliver scheduled projects on time.
• Communicate project status and report to key stakeholders for planning efficiencies and delivery dates.
• Participate in the design of automation PLC programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for well pads and facilities.
• 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.
• Skillful at learning and applying diverse automation software application tools.
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Enforce management of change (MOCs) and monitor tasks for compliance.
• Assist in evaluation of new Oil and Gas production/automation technologies.
• 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.

Professional / Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of RTUs and PLCs.
• Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of automation and electrical design principles and industry standards.
• Understanding of Pre‑Start Safety Review process (PSSR) and Management of Change (MOCs).
• Understanding of Oil and Gas production facility processes and control systems.
• Proficient in use of engineering documents such as Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Cause & Effects (C&Es), Control Narratives, Wiring Diagrams, etc.
• Knowledge of Object‑Oriented Programming.
• Knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programming simulation and testing.
• Possess computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent working experience.

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.