Automation Supervisor

Producers Midstream•Hobbs, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting the Company’s automation, instrumentation, electrical, and control systems across natural gas gathering systems, compressor stations, processing facilities, and other midstream assets. This position supervises Automation Technicians and provides technical leadership for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and reliability of PLCs, instrumentation, communications, analyzers, control systems, and associated electrical equipment. The Automation Supervisor works closely with Operations, Engineering, Measurement, SCADA, and other departments to ensure automation systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This position is based in Hobbs, New Mexico. Due to operational and emergency response requirements, the successful candidate must reside within approximately 1.5 hours of the Hobbs plant/reporting location. Relocation may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge of automation and instrumentation systems used in natural gas gathering, compression, and processing operations.
Knowledge of PLC hardware, programming, and ladder logic, including Allen-Bradley and GE systems.
Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including pressure, temperature, level, flow, and analytical instrumentation.
Knowledge of gas and liquid chromatographs, including ABB, AIC, Daniels, or similar equipment.
Knowledge of gas analytical equipment, including H2S and O2 analyzers.
Knowledge of electrical systems including 120V, 240V, and 480V equipment.
Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting tools, including voltmeters, HART communicators, process meters, and similar diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of P&IDs, electrical diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and loop drawings.
Knowledge of SCADA and industrial communication systems.
Knowledge of natural gas compression and associated driven equipment.
Knowledge of natural gas gathering systems and processing facilities.
Knowledge of dehydration facilities and associated control systems.
Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
Knowledge of accepted safety standards and practices applicable to natural gas pipeline, compression, and processing operations.
Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable software.
Ability to lead, supervise, train, and develop Automation Technicians.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple maintenance activities, projects, and operational needs.
Ability to diagnose complex automation, instrumentation, electrical, and control-system problems.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
Ability to troubleshoot and modify PLC logic and control systems.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during operational and equipment-related issues.
Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations and equipment failures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Measurement, SCADA, contractors, and vendors.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, contractors, and external partners.
Ability to provide technical guidance while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational reliability.
High school diploma or GED required.
Working knowledge of P&IDs and electrical diagrams required.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, trade school certification, or additional training in instrumentation, electrical systems, automation, electronics, or a related field preferred.
Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
NFPA 70E certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, train, and provide technical directions to Automation Technicians and other assigned personnel.
Coordinate daily work assignments, priorities, preventive maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and automation projects.
Provide technical support for automation, instrumentation, electrical, communication, and control systems throughout gathering systems, compressor stations, and processing facilities.
Ensure shutdown systems, controls, transmitters, recorders, chromatographs, analyzers, measurement equipment, and related instrumentation are properly calibrated, maintained, and functioning as designed.
Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, electrical systems, communications, control logic, and field devices.
Review and troubleshoot PLC programming and ladder logic, including GE and Allen-Bradley systems.
Support the installation, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and modification of automation and control systems.
Respond to operational alarms, equipment failures, and automation-related issues and coordinate corrective actions to minimize operational downtime.
Assist Operations with troubleshooting compressors, plant equipment, dehydration facilities, gathering systems, and associated control equipment.
Coordinate automation activities associated with planned shutdowns, facility startups, maintenance activities, and operational changes.
Review P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, loop drawings, and other technical documentation.
Maintain and improve documentation related to PLC programs, control systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and automation equipment.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, system performance, operational efficiency, and automation standardization.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Measurement, SCADA, vendors, and contractors on automation projects and system improvements.
Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors performing automation, instrumentation, electrical, and control-system work.
Assist with planning automation projects, equipment upgrades, installations, and facility expansions.
Ensure automation work is completed in accordance with Company standards, applicable electrical codes, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements.
Promote and enforce Company safety policies and safe work practices, including electrical safety and NFPA 70E requirements.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and have the technical knowledge necessary to safely perform assigned work.
Assist with employee development, performance feedback, and technical training for Automation Technicians.
Maintain appropriate inventory of critical automation, instrumentation, and electrical parts and equipment.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to operational emergencies and automation issues as required.
Maintain a valid driver's license in the state of residency.
Maintain required proximity to the assigned reporting location to support operational and emergency response requirements.
Comply with all applicable Company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain honest, respectful, and effective internal and external working relationships.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.