Specialist III, Automation

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

Total Rewards

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Automation Specialist supports the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all automation equipment. This will include equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), distributed control systems (DCS), Operational Technology networks and human machine interface (HMI) equipment. The Specialist will improve long-term equipment reliability, provide technical support to Phillips 66 Midstream, and implement automation technology strategies.

What You'll Do

• Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and business partners that provide automation technologies, services, and support of the automation equipment
• Implement, and support distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
• Direct technicians and contractors in the 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 Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT)

What You'll Bring

• 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 at least one of the following automation platforms: Rockwell, Siemens, Foxboro, Delta V.
• Willingness to travel (30–50%), including outdoor work in varying conditions

What Makes You Stand Out

• 5 years of relevant experience in automation
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications, Industrial Electronics, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, optimize work processes, and ensure accountability in high-stakes environments
• Experience with two or more of the following automation platforms: Rockwell, Siemens, Foxboro, Delta V.
• Exceptional communication skills, building strong relationships and delivering clear, concise information to diverse audiences
• Tech-savvy mindset, anticipating and adopting innovations in automation and digital technologies
• Proven track record of driving results, making quality decisions, and thriving in ambiguous or challenging situations

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $127,800 - $156,200.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Midstream

The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

Benefits

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer