Field Automation Technician: PLC/SCADA Specialist

Oil Authority; Artesia (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Inclusion programs

Job summary

ConocoPhillips in Southeast New Mexico seeks an Automation Technician to support safe, reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues and enable new installations.

The role provides hands-on field automation experience, exposure to evolving technologies, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in automation & controls or electrical systems including instrumentation and SCADA support.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting field automation, instrumentation, and related electrical equipment.
• Willing to relocate to Loving, Carlsbad, Hobbs or Artesia, NM for daily commutes.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and company safety requirements.
• Follow LOTO procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.
• Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field automation, instrumentation, and communications equipment.
• Diagnose SCADA and control system issues and restore safe operation promptly.
• Execute preventive/predictive maintenance and document activities accurately.

Job description

ConocoPhillips in Southeast New Mexico seeks an Automation Technician to support safe, reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues and enable new installations.

The role provides hands-on field automation experience, exposure to evolving technologies, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.