Field Automation Technician: SCADA, I&E & Controls

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

Job summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas is seeking an Automation Technician to design, install, program, and maintain automation systems across our oil and gas operations in Texas. You will work with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems in the field, diagnosing issues and ensuring safe, reliable production.

This hands-on role requires at least 3 years in automation or process controls, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to interpret P&IDs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in automation, instrumentation, or process controls.
• Active/unrestricted driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all automation equipment and safety devices function properly.
• Plans and conducts independent work evaluating new systems.
• Designs, installs, and maintains automation systems, instrumentation wiring, and equipment using computer software and tools.
• Troubleshoots I&E systems and diagnoses failure points.
• Applies lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Manages TCP/IP networking, instrumentation calibrations, wireless instrumentation, and solar-powered systems.
• Assists teammates in troubleshooting and repair on 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTUs

EFMs

VFDs

PLC programming (Idec, ScadaPack, Allen Bradley)

SCADA systems

Merrick/Evin

Ignition SCADA

Windows OS

Diagnostic software

Job description

Magnolia Oil & Gas is seeking an Automation Technician to design, install, program, and maintain automation systems across our oil and gas operations in Texas. You will work with SCADA, instrumentation, and electronic control systems in the field, diagnosing issues and ensuring safe, reliable production.

This hands-on role requires at least 3 years in automation or process controls, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to interpret P&IDs.