Automation Engineer

Crescent Energy • Midland, TX

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet. We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the design and implementation of automation and electrical systems for upstream oil and gas facilities. This role will focus on PLC programming, Cause & Effect (C&E) development, control panel design, and automation/electrical design for field facilities such as well pads, tank batteries, SWDs, and compressor stations. This new position will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, IDEC, and ABB PLC platforms.
• Familiarity with Fisher ROC units and Totalflow flow computers.
• Strong knowledge of the various I&E devices commonly used in upstream oil and gas operations.
• Experience with SCADA systems deployed in upstream environments.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level