Automation Controls Technician, Pegasus Plant

Phillips 66 • Midkiff, TX

14d • $93,600 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Controls Technician at the Pegasus Plant is responsible for repairing and maintaining complex instrument and electrical control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and Burner Management Systems. The Technician provides leadership and mentorship to I&E craft personnel across the asset, manages projects, develops cost estimates, and oversees contract personnel as needed.

The role applies an advanced understanding of plant processing to identify opportunities for improvement; designs and implements complex control-system logic, configuration changes, and upgrades; and performs calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of compliance analyzers. The Technician develops and monitors preventive-maintenance programs for I&E equipment, optimizes processes through programming, supports and trains less-experienced personnel, and serves as a subject-matter expert for audits, investigations, standards reviews, and procedure changes. The role also evaluates new technology, assists with new system design, and installs field and plant automation equipment.

Applicants must complete an online assessment following application. It must be completed within seven days of application or before the posting closes on November 9, 2026, whichever comes first. The position offers a base salary range of $93,600–$143,000. Eligible full-time employees may receive the listed total-rewards benefits.

Requirements

• Be legally authorized to work in the job-posting country.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Be able to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Have intermediate or greater proficiency in SCADA troubleshooting, ladder logic, and programming.
• Be willing and able to work overtime and be available for occasional callout.
• Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including flame-retardant clothing, eye and ear protection, steel-toed boots, and a hard hat.
• Be able to work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
• Be able to stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch regularly for durations up to 30 minutes.
• Be able to periodically pull or push doors open while moving around the gas plant.
• Be able to occasionally exert a pulling force of 130 pounds.
• Be able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb A-frame ladders.
• Complete the entire application process, including prescreening questions and eSignature, by the requisition closing date.
• For regular U.S. positions, meet the stated citizenship or eligible immigration-status requirements; temporary visa holders and people requiring current or future work-authorization sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience programming Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Five or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Four or more years of related experience in the I&E classification.
• Two or more years of experience maintaining and/or developing SCADA or DCS applications or projects.
• Working knowledge of plant and/or gathering system processes.
• Ability to provide accurate documentation and follow through on records.
• Ability to interpret and update P&IDs, electrical drawings, and diagrams.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to guide others through issues.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Working knowledge of variable frequency drive (VFD) control design, including programming, troubleshooting, and tuning.
• Ability to work independently, be dependable and organized, collaborate well, and maintain a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Identify process enhancement opportunities using a high-level understanding of plant processing.
• Design complex DCS logic and configuration changes and upgrades, and program PLC logic.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain compliance analyzers, including making programming changes and additions.
• Develop and implement preventive-maintenance programs for I&E equipment and monitor work through completion.
• Optimize and enhance existing processes through programming.
• Mentor and train less-experienced I&E personnel in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and support audits and investigations.
• Review company and industry standards, modifications, revisions, and potential changes to procedures or tasks for the asset or region.
• Evaluate new technology and applications for business enhancement.
• Assist the centralized automation department with designing new systems and installing new field and plant automation equipment.
• Manage projects, develop cost estimates, and oversee contract personnel as required.
• Perform other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED