Controls & Automation Manager (DCS/SCADA) – Midland

Energy Transfer; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Controls Manager to provide technical and people leadership for control systems, automation, and SCADA across Midland basin facilities. This role drives reliability, standardization, and strategic direction for DCS, PLCs, and communications networks while mentoring Controls Specialists.

The position requires extensive experience in industrial controls, strong leadership, and the ability to manage projects, training, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Proficient with DeltaV, OPTO and Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise Controls Specialists across basin operations.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload planning.
• Act as Midland basin-wide technical authority for automation and controls.
• Lead automation projects, upgrades, and integrations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, IT, and vendors to meet reliability goals.

Skills

Leadership

Controls engineering

DeltaV

OPTO

Allen-Bradley

PLC ladder logic

SCADA

Industrial automation

Mentoring

Training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

OPTO

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Energy Transfer is seeking a Controls Manager to provide technical and people leadership for control systems, automation, and SCADA across Midland basin facilities. This role drives reliability, standardization, and strategic direction for DCS, PLCs, and communications networks while mentoring Controls Specialists.

The position requires extensive experience in industrial controls, strong leadership, and the ability to manage projects, training, and documentation.