Senior Automation Lead – Controls & Projects

Hilcorp Energy Company; Prudhoe Bay (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company in Alaska seeks a Senior Automation Lead to direct a team of Automation Specialists focused on delivering automation and control projects for Prudhoe Bay operations. You will guide safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with field personnel and engineering staff.

You will mentor engineers in PLC/HMI development, ensure adherence to codes, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency of automation systems.

Qualifications

• Ten years minimum experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of oil and gas process control equipment.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively across all levels of the company.
• Ability to work long hours to cover/monitor assigned field territory.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation Team delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop budgets, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate with facility personnel to identify impacts and develop execution strategies.
• Conduct field walkdowns for design verification with designers and field support personnel.
• Provide support for PLC program development and HMI development.
• Manage project schedules and track costs daily.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Contract management

Field operations

Oil & gas controls

Stakeholder management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree preferred

Relevant field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AspenTech IP.21

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Historian

Microsoft SQL

Dragos Platform

ControlLogix

SLC

PLC5

RX3i

90-30

APACS

Modicon

Job description

Hilcorp Energy Company in Alaska seeks a Senior Automation Lead to direct a team of Automation Specialists focused on delivering automation and control projects for Prudhoe Bay operations. You will guide safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with field personnel and engineering staff.

You will mentor engineers in PLC/HMI development, ensure adherence to codes, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency of automation systems.