Upstream Automation Engineer | PLC & SCADA in Oil & Gas

Crescent Energy; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is a differentiated U.S. energy company focused on disciplined, returns-driven growth.

This role develops, programs, and maintains PLC control systems for upstream production facilities, producing detailed automation documentation and supporting commissioning and startup activities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in upstream automation, strong PLC skills, and experience with major PLC platforms and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years automation experience in upstream oil & gas facilities.
• Proven ability in PLC programming and industrial control system development.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation, electrical design, and control panel layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and maintain PLC control systems for upstream production facilities.
• Produce comprehensive Cause & Effect (C&E) matrices, implementing control logic based on P&IDs and control narratives.
• Design and specify control panels, including PLC panels, I/O panels, and communication panels.
• Prepare detailed automation and electrical design documentation, such as I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Support facility engineering efforts, including site layout, cable routing, and automation infrastructure planning.
• Provide commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup support for new and existing facilities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and field personnel to ensure robust and reliable automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Field coordination

Reading P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

3 years automation experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

IDEC

ABB PLC

SCADA systems

Fisher ROC

Totalflow flow computers

Job description

Crescent Energy is a differentiated U.S. energy company focused on disciplined, returns-driven growth.

This role develops, programs, and maintains PLC control systems for upstream production facilities, producing detailed automation documentation and supporting commissioning and startup activities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in upstream automation, strong PLC skills, and experience with major PLC platforms and SCADA systems.