Automation Technician (Lubbock/Levelland, TX)

Tetra Tech Digital Systems; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

ESPP

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Career growth

Job summary

TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking an experienced automation engineer to support field installations and optimization in the Texas area. The role covers up‑time support, commissioning of new facilities, and integration of control systems across operations.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, updating P&IDs, and collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and IT. A bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years in automation are required, with strong PLC and instrumentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• 5–10 years of automation and I&E experience expected.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field maintenance and commissioning/start-up of new facilities.
• Respond to outages and provide automation support.
• Install, program, start-up, and maintain automation and process control equipment.
• Develop control strategies and contribute to P&ID and control specs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT groups.
• Follow MOC processes for PLC updates and changes.
• Adhere to procedures, legislation and industry standards.
• Pursue professional development and maintain discipline knowledge.
• Work safely and report health and safety incidents.
• Take on additional duties as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Modbus

Radio communications

Instrumentation troubleshooting

P&ID knowledge

Cause & Effect documents

Low voltage systems

Upstream/Midstream oil & gas

Communication with corporate eng

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Emerson ROC

ABB Totalflow

ScadaPak

Job description

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well‑established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine field maintenance as well as the commissioning and start‑up of new facilities.
• Respond and provide automation support during outages.
• Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start‑up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment.
• Develop control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups
• Understand and follow MOC processes to ensure proper PLC Program updates and changes.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Skills

• Must possess a high level of competency regarding the programming, configuring, and troubleshooting of various PLC’s/RTU’s such as Allen Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB Totalflow, Scadapak.
• Knowledge of Modbus communication protocol.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting radio communications leveraging multiple types of communication protocols.
• Experience in troubleshooting and calibrating various types of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of P&ID’s.
• Competency in reading and developing Cause & Effect documents.
• Proficiency in Instrumentation and Low Voltage Electrical Systems.
• Adeptness in Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Processes.
• Educated on how changes to the process impact Control System programming and ability to clearly communicate and work with Corporate Engineering to solve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of automation and I&E experience.
• Must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be local to the Lubbock/Levelland, TX area.
• Must be fit for duty.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

WHY TIGA

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Additional Information

• Organization: 227 DSX