Senior Automation Lead – Controls & Projects

Hilcorp Energy LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company in the United States seeks a seasoned leader to manage a team of Automations Specialists, delivering automation and control projects for sustainable, reliable operations. You will coordinate with automation professionals, drive maintenance support, and ensure safety and adherence to budgets and schedules.

You will lead project execution from design through commissioning, review PLC/HMI work, manage field crews, and develop innovative strategies to optimize performance and

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years’ minimum experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of oil and gas process control equipment.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• 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 projects and manage staffing within the team.
• Provide visible leadership between Automation Team and field crews, emphasizing safety.
• Develop and implement project development and execution strategies within budget and schedule.
• Review PLC programming and HMI development; support PLC/HMI work in the field.
• Prepare bid packages and evaluate contractor bids or proposals; ensure best value.
• Coordinate with engineers and operations to ensure compliance with drawings and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Safety culture

Field coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AspenTech IP.21

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Historian

Microsoft SQL

Dragos Platform

Job description

Hilcorp Energy Company in the United States seeks a seasoned leader to manage a team of Automations Specialists, delivering automation and control projects for sustainable, reliable operations. You will coordinate with automation professionals, drive maintenance support, and ensure safety and adherence to budgets and schedules.

You will lead project execution from design through commissioning, review PLC/HMI work, manage field crews, and develop innovative strategies to optimize performance and