PLC Automation Specialist II
Job in
Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, 88221, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Airswift
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary: Primary responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation diagnostics, loop tuning, and system commissioning. You will act as the local subject-matter expert for control systems and automation troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, Compact Logix), RTUs, and HMIs.
- Calibrate and maintain level, pressure, flow, and vibration instrumentation.
- Support the integrity of automation systems across well pads, batteries, SWD sites, and compressor stations.
- Program and modify logic in Studio 5000 (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text).
- Configure and commission new installations using P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, and control narratives.
- Design and maintain Factory Talk View HMI screens and alarming systems.
- Use SAP or other CMMS tools for work planning, documentation, and maintenance tracking.
- Adhere to Management-of-Change (MOC) procedures and corporate programming standards.
- Work safely around energized systems and in confined spaces.
- Follow all OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and corporate safety protocols.
- Preferred:
Associate degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field OR GED with equivalent experience. - 3+ years as an Automation Specialist
- 3+ years in oil & gas operations
- Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, Factory Talk View).
- Knowledge of analog/discrete I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus communications.
- Comfortable reading and interpreting P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets.
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