Sr. Automation Specialist

Kinetik; Maljamar (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to support the daily operations, installation, programming and maintenance of automation and process control equipment across multiple field facilities in the Permian Basin.

You will design, install, calibrate and troubleshoot PLC/DCS systems, read schematics, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering and IT teams to improve plant uptime and reduce operating costs. Overtime and call-out may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 15+ years of Automation experience.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex automation problems.
• Reading schematics and PLC programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, start-up and maintain automation and process control equipment.
• Design, specification, installation, programming and calibration of automation equipment to improve uptime and reduce costs.
• Support plant activities including DCS, PLC, measurement facilities, gas collection, compressors, and processing equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and IT groups.
• Work with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems.
• Overtime and call-out as needed.
• Other duties to support operations as necessary.

Skills

Automation systems

PLC programming

DCS

Field operations

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

15+ years Automation experience

Job description

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: 5/2, 7/7, 14/14. Available for call-outs and overtime as needed based on business necessity

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment
• Responsible for the design, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment in order to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs
• Support all types of plant activity including DCS, PLC, measurement facilities, natural gas collection systems, gas compressors, and gas plant processing equipment
• Successful applicant will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups
• Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time will be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems
• Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed
• Other tasks may also be assigned to support operations as necessary
• Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance
• All other duties as assigned

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• 15 + years of related experience in Automation
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems
• Excellent knowledge of automation host systems
• Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions
• Able to read, program, install and troubleshoot complex PLC programs
• Good computer skills

Working Conditions

• Will be working in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Will work outdoors in adverse or extreme weather conditions.
• Will be required to frequently drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 62 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.