Oil & Gas Automation Specialist — PLC/DCS Expert & Mentor

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Big Spring, TX seeks an Automation Specialist for the Permian ORCM Team to install, program, calibrate, and maintain automation equipment for gas plants.

Role focuses on improving uptime, reducing operating costs, and providing troubleshooting support across DCS/PLC systems. Requires 2-year technical degree and 5+ years in oil & gas automation. On-site position with strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent working experience.
• Expert knowledge of oil and gas automation systems.
• Competent knowledge of oil and gas process facilities.
• 5+ years of Oil and Gas experience.
• 2+ years of Oil and Gas Automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities at a local level.
• Directly manage maintenance vendors and support services.
• Represent the Automation team in plant maintenance‑related correspondence.
• Perform corrective and predictive maintenance on all automation equipment.
• Provide Plant DCS and PLC troubleshooting support.
• Mentor and Train junior Automation Technicians on PLC/HMI testing.
• Respond and provide automation support during outages.

Skills

Automation systems

PLC

HMI

DCS

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Education

2‑year technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Big Spring, TX seeks an Automation Specialist for the Permian ORCM Team to install, program, calibrate, and maintain automation equipment for gas plants.

Role focuses on improving uptime, reducing operating costs, and providing troubleshooting support across DCS/PLC systems. Requires 2-year technical degree and 5+ years in oil & gas automation. On-site position with strong teamwork.