Location: Kermit, TX
Schedule: 14/14 rotation
Job Type: W2 contract
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 3% matching 401k
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support automation and control systems
- Improve efficiency, reliability, and safety through automation solutions
- Install, test, and troubleshoot PLC, RTU, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Develop control logic, system architecture, and documentation
- Support field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical)
- Configure industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, DNP3)
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams
- Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical support
- Ensure compliance with company standards, cybersecurity, and regulations
- Maintain records of system changes and commissioning activities
- Support projects, startups, upgrades, and expansions
- Contribute to alarm management and reporting improvements
- Provide after-hours support when required
Requirements
- Degree in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of industrial automation experience
- Experience with PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks
- Knowledge of instrumentation, process control, and technical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in upstream oil and gas operations
- Familiarity with SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, AVEVA, etc.)
- Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and wireless systems
- Automation-related certifications
Work Environment
- Field-based role with frequent travel to operational sites
- Work in varying weather and industrial conditions
- Exposure to active oil and gas facilities
- Physical activity including lifting and field inspections
Key Competencies
- Safety and technical expertise
- Automation system integration
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Process optimization and reliability
- Team collaboration and continuous improvement