Field Automation Specialist — PLC/SCADA Expert

Oil Authority; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonuses

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ConocoPhillips in Loving, NM seeks an Automation Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems in field operations. You will work with operations, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues and support new installations.

This role offers hands-on field automation experience, exposure to evolving technologies, and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, SCADA support, or related field operations.
• Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation, communication and instrumentation equipment.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to an area that will allow for a daily drive to the Loving, NM area.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in alignment with DOT, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and company safety requirements.
• Follow energy isolation and 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 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.
• Support MOC requests for equipment, instrumentation, or program changes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and peers to improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Automation

Instrumentation

SCADA

PLC programming

Electrical safety

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation

Trade certificate

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Emerson ROC

SCADAPack

HMI

Job description

ConocoPhillips in Loving, NM seeks an Automation Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems in field operations. You will work with operations, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues and support new installations.

This role offers hands-on field automation experience, exposure to evolving technologies, and growth within a collaborative team environment.