Field Automation Technician: PLCs, SCADA & I&E

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to design, install, program, and maintain automation systems across field production sites. You will work with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems, diagnosing issues and implementing improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with RTUs, VFDs, PLCs, and SCADA platforms, plus a strong ability to interpret manuals and P&IDs. Domestic travel and on-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensures automation equipment and safety devices function properly.
• Plans and conducts independent work requiring judgment in evaluating new systems.
• Designs, assembles, installs, and maintains automation systems and wiring.
• Troubleshoots I&E systems and diagnoses failure points.
• Applies lessons learned across the field to drive continuous improvement.
• Manages TCP/IP networking, instrumentation calibrations, wireless instrumentation, and solar-powered systems.
• Assists team members in troubleshooting and repair of field equipment.
• Recognizes unsafe acts or conditions and stops work when necessary.
• Communicates effectively across departments to promote collaboration.
• Participates in a rotational on-call schedule.

Skills

3+ years automation experience

Driver’s license

P&ID data interpretation

Mathematical reasoning

RTUs/EFMs/VFDs/PLC programming

SCADA (Ignition or Merrick/Evin)

Databases & GUI relationships

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Windows/MS Office

ABB Total Flow

Emerson ROC/FB

Modbus protocol

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTUs

EFMs

VFDs

Idec PLC programming

ScadaPack

Allen Bradley PLC

SCADA systems (Ignition)

Merrick/Evin

Modbus protocol

Job description

Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to design, install, program, and maintain automation systems across field production sites. You will work with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems, diagnosing issues and implementing improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with RTUs, VFDs, PLCs, and SCADA platforms, plus a strong ability to interpret manuals and P&IDs. Domestic travel and on-call rotation may be required.