Automation Specialist II

Overview:

The Automation Specialist II will serve as a key technical resource, working closely with Production Operations, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Automation Maintenance to ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned with engineered designs, and executed to the highest industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence facility performance, reliability, and safety while applying advanced automation expertise in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities:

- Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities in line with Company standards.

- Validate automation designs, equipment installation, and system configuration during construction and commissioning.

- Program, configure, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and related instrumentation.

- Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup activities to safely bring facilities online.

- Interpret and redline P&IDs, PFDs, Instrument Indexes, Cause & Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control documentation.

- Ensure all automation documentation is accurate and complete, submitting redlines for As-Built revision control.

- Enforce Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).

- Act as the Field Automation Representative, coordinating with engineering teams on design improvements and standardization.

- Provide technical support and training to field personnel using local HMIs and remote access.

- Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and control network issues in field environments.

- Maintain strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or control experience required.

- Strong knowledge of oil and gas facility process equipment and automation system design.

- Advanced experience with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and POCs (Allen-Bradley, Total flow, ROC, Coriolis, etc.)

- Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O, loop commissioning, and facility startup.

- Experience troubleshooting and calibrating temperature, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation.

- Working knowledge of pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance

- Experience with MOC and PSSR processes; design reviews and PHA/PHR experience preferred.

- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

- Knowledge of automation host systems and industrial control networks

- Proficient with test equipment such as Fluke 789, HART Communicator, and radio communications software

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

- Must maintain required safety certifications and training

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

- Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background check, drug test, MVR check, and fit for duty/agility test.