Automation Technician - Loving, NM

Oil Authority; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ConocoPhillips is seeking an Automation Technician in Loving, NM to maintain and troubleshoot field automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable operations and safety compliance. You will work with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to implement improvements and resolve issues.

The role offers hands-on experience with evolving automation technologies, opportunities for growth within a collaborative team, and requires rotating on‑call weekend responsibilities

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Current/valid driver's license.
• 3+ years of experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, SCADA support, or related field operations.
• Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation and instrumentation equipment.
• Able to perform the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems in the field.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues and support new installations.
• Reduce repeat failures and improve reliability and safety performance.
• Create, update, and close maintenance work orders and notifications in the CMMS.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including prints and project records.
• Support PLC installation, troubleshooting, and programming updates.
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities, including loop checks and SCADA verification.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Control narratives

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation/Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Emerson ROC

ABB automation

SCADAPack

PLC programming

Job description

Who We Are

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

ConocoPhillips holds approximately 782,000 unconventional net acres in the Delaware Basin, spanning west Texas through southeast New Mexico. Current development activity targets prospects in the Avalon, Bone Springs, Wolfcamp and Woodford formations while balancing leasehold obligations and permit terms. We operated ten rigs and three frac crews on average during 2025, resulting in 176 operated wells drilled and 161 operated wells brought online.

During 2025, net production averaged 661 MBOED.

Position Overview

As an Automation Technician in Loving, NM, you will support safe, reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues, support new installations, and reduce repeat failures. Your work directly supports operational uptime, safety performance, and environmental protection.

This role offers hands‑on technical experience in field automation, exposure to evolving technologies, and opportunities to grow technical depth and broaden responsibility within a collaborative team environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements.
• Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.
• Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field automation, instrumentation, communications, and related electrical equipment.
• Diagnose SCADA, instrumentation, and control system issues and restore safe, reliable operation in a timely manner.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities and complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation, troubleshooting, and programming updates.
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities, including loop checks, logic testing, and SCADA verification.
• Create, update, and close maintenance work orders and notifications using the maintenance management system.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including maintenance records, prints, and project documentation.
• Identify recurring issues, communicate findings, and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
• Initiate Management of Change (MOC) requests for equipment, instrumentation, or program changes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and peers to improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:

• Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right.
• Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.
• Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Current/valid driver's license.
• 3 or more years of experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, SCADA support, or related field operations.
• Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation and instrumentation equipment.
• Are you able to perform the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position, as described in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Preferred Requirement

• Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of experience in the automation field.
• Experience with PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and automation platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB, SCADAPack, or similar systems.
• Experience with field communications equipment such as cellular modems, radios, and network switches.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, National Electrical Code, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and apply control narratives, cause-and-effect documentation, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) concepts, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This is a Safety Sensitive position.
• The position is based in Loving, NM and includes regular travel to wellsites and facilities, with up to 10% travel annually.
• Work requires climbing ladders and stairs up to 50 feet to access equipment.
• Work requires lifting, carrying, and transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Daily work includes walking, standing, stooping, sitting, climbing, and carrying materials on even and uneven terrain.
• Work is performed outdoors in harsh weather conditions and frequently involves working independently for extended periods.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in accordance with site and task requirements.
• The position is a Monday-Friday schedule and requires rotating on‑call weekend responsibilities, emergency response, and flexibility to work unscheduled overtime.

Apply By

Oct 6, 2026

Sponsorship

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.