Automation Specialist
About The Position
Oxy is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist for its Permian ORCM Team, based in Big Spring, Texas. The role supports gas plant operations by installing, programming, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automation equipment to improve plant uptime and reduce operating costs. The specialist performs local maintenance activities, coordinates vendors and support services, supports plant maintenance planning, and provides automation assistance during outages. The position also involves maintaining documentation and equipment, supporting plant analyzers and control systems, tracking maintenance costs, and mentoring junior Automation Technicians. Relocation is not available, and Oxy does not sponsor employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.
Requirements
- A two-year technical degree or equivalent working experience.
- Expert knowledge of oil and gas automation systems.
- Competent knowledge of oil and gas process facilities.
- At least 5 years of oil and gas experience.
- At least 2 years of oil and gas automation experience.
- Expert-level understanding of automation and electrical design principles.
- Understanding of PSSRs and MOCs.
- Extensive expertise in EOR safe work systems.
- Extensive expertise in electrical and automation construction codes and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of material specifications and applications.
- Understanding of regulatory guidelines.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and work with a team and other crafts.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite and Oxy proprietary software.
- Knowledge of tagging conventions, programming simulation, and testing.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Strong written, oral, and project-management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of DCS and PLC systems.
- Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Perform local maintenance activities and corrective and predictive maintenance on automation equipment.
- Directly manage maintenance vendors and support services.
- Represent the Automation team in plant maintenance-related correspondence.
- Understand plant processes, equipment, and designs to support the Plant team.
- Track and report maintenance costs and provide accurate quotes for automation and maintenance projects.
- Ensure preventive maintenance documentation for automation equipment is accurate, complete, and centrally stored.
- Provide operational and maintenance support for plant analyzers, including GC’s, CEMS, Dewpoint, and O2 analyzers.
- Communicate maintenance activities with the Plant Planner and Scheduler Team.
- Mentor and train junior Automation Technicians in process flow and PLC, HMI, and end-device troubleshooting.
- Respond to outages and provide automation support.
- Work from the assigned schedule and maintain no out-of-compliance work orders.
- Provide plant DCS and PLC troubleshooting support and analytical support for plant problems.
- Provide input on new technologies.
- Maintain plants in an orderly manner, including proper management of PLC programs, PLC panel wiring, and automation equipment cleanliness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
