Field Automation Supervisor - Oil & Gas

Keystone Clearwater Solutions; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision

Health savings account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance and Acc. &

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k with a company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Programs

Employee Referral Programs

Voluntary Benefits Offered

Job summary

Keystone Clearwater Solutions is seeking an Field Automation Supervisor to lead a team of Field Automation Technicians responsible for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated water transfer systems at remote sites and regional locations. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities to ensure safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

The position requires 3+ years in oil & gas or industrial automation with a strong background in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in oil & gas or industrial automation, including fieldwork.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation, or controls background.
• Working knowledge of sensors, telemetry, IP networking, and SCADA/PLC systems.
• Proven leadership ability with team supervision or lead technician experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel regionally, and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of automation technicians, assigning work and providing field support.
• Coordinate rig-ups, rig-downs, and troubleshooting of sensors, electrical equipment, and telemetry systems.
• Provide technical leadership on automation controls, data communications, and diagnostic processes.
• Train and mentor technicians on procedures, safety, and equipment use.
• Liaise with operations and customers to ensure expectations are met and documented.
• Perform quality control checks on field installations and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Track equipment performance, maintenance needs, and field inventory.
• Assist with scheduling and project planning across multiple job sites.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of field activity.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Fieldwork

Electrical

Instrumentation

Controls

Sensors

Telemetry

IP Networking

SCADA/PLC

Travel

Job description

Field Automation Supervisor - Oil & Gas

Department: Automation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Towanda, PA

Description

As an Automation Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of Field Automation Technicians and oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated water transfer systems. This hands-on leadership role ensures that our automation systems meet operational, safety, and customer expectations across remote sites and regional location.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of automation technicians, assigning work and providing field support
• Coordinate rig-ups, rig-downs, and troubleshooting of sensors, electrical equipment, and telemetry systems
• Provide technical leadership on automation controls, data communications, and diagnostic processes
• Train and mentor technicians on procedures, safety, and equipment use
• Liaise with operations and customers to ensure expectations are met and documented
• Perform quality control checks on field installations and ensure compliance with SOPs
• Track equipment performance, maintenance needs, and field inventory
• Assist with scheduling and project planning across multiple job sites
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of field activity

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in oil & gas or industrial automation, including fieldwork
• Strong electrical, instrumentation, or controls background
• Working knowledge of sensors, telemetry, IP networking, and SCADA/PLC systems
• Proven leadership ability with team supervision or lead technician experience
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, travel regionally, and lead by example
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Employee Referral Programs
• Voluntary Benefits Offered