Senior Automation Specialist - PLC/DCS, Travel 30-50%

Phillips 66; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking an Automation Specialist in Texas to design, program, and support automation solutions across PLCs, RTUs, DCS, and HMIs. You will lead integration efforts, ensure reliability and safety, and coordinate with vendors to optimize data collection and systems.

The role requires 3 years of automation experience, a related technical degree, and travel up to 50%. You will contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives within Phillips 66 Midstream.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electronics, or another related technical discipline.
• 3 years of relevant experience in automation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Foxboro, Delta V platforms.
• Willingness to travel (30–50%), including outdoor work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partners that provide automation technologies, services, and support.
• Implement and support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability.
• Direct technicians and contractors in construction and enhancement of automation systems.
• Lead integration efforts for data collection, system optimization, and communication infrastructure.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including I/O lists, alarm databases, control narratives, and drawings.
• Support and implement information security measures for automation cyber assets.
• Participate in incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to facilities as needed, supporting operations and commissioning activities, including FAT/SAT.

Skills

PLC/DCS configuration

Industrial communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electronics

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Foxboro

Delta V

Job description

Phillips 66 is seeking an Automation Specialist in Texas to design, program, and support automation solutions across PLCs, RTUs, DCS, and HMIs. You will lead integration efforts, ensure reliability and safety, and coordinate with vendors to optimize data collection and systems.

The role requires 3 years of automation experience, a related technical degree, and travel up to 50%. You will contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives within Phillips 66 Midstream.