Wood PLC

Automation Technician II

LocationKermit, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Ready to work for an industry leader? Wood is looking for a Mid-Level Automation Technician II in Kermit, Texas to support Upstream Onshore Oil & Gas operations. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving control systems and field instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have hands on automation and electrical experience including working with voltages up to 480V. Wood offers health benefits, 401K, vacation and more.

U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.


Install, program, calibrate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of automation and electrical equipment that supports upstream oil-and-gas production assets.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and associated instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, vibration, etc.)
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with Oxy and industry standards (API, NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEEE)
Provide on-site automation expertise for well pads, tank batteries, salt-water-disposal and compressor stations
Serve as the facility controls subject-matter expert, identifying improvement opportunities that enhance uptime and safety
Develop and modify PLC logic (ladder, function block, structured text) and local HMI graphics
Commission and validate control loops, alarms, and interlocks using engineering documentation (P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, control narratives)
Leverage SAP or other CMMS tools to plan, track, and document maintenance activities
Follow Management-of-Change (MOC) procedure sand PLC programming standards
Work safely around energized electrical and instrumentation systems including confined-space and man-lift work while adhering to all corporate and regulatory requirements
Ability to travel to remote sites, work under supplied air, and operate from aerial platforms


High School or GED
3+ years as an Automation Specialist or Automation Specialist
3+ years of oil and gas field operations
Technical Proficiency and experience with voltage up to 480V
Strong troubleshooting skills with RTUs, PLCs (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) and HMIs
Familiar with analog/discrete I/O, AC/DC circuits, and industrial network protocols (Ethernet, serial)
Working knowledge of codes such as API, NEC, NFPA, ISA, and IEEE
Proficient with Microsoft Office and WindowsOS


Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of oil-field experience, including 3+ years in upstream automation
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Rosemount systems and industrial networks (ControlNet, Ethernet, I/P, and RF communications)
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and Cause & Effect charts
Strong interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical teams


Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com



Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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