Automation Engineer

Overview

Goodnight Midstream is a leading provider of trusted oilfield water management solutions to oil and gas producers. The company owns and operates an extensive network of water gathering pipelines and saltwater disposal wells designed to safely and efficiently gather, transport and dispose of produced water for its customers. Through an innovative approach, Goodnight Midstream helps minimize environmental impact, enhance health and safety performance, reduce lease operating expenses and improve operational reliability.

Backed by a team of highly experienced engineers and operations professionals, the company is committed to delivering dependable service, operational excellence and long-term value to its customers and partners.

Join Our Team at Goodnight Midstream!

At Goodnight Midstream, we offer more than just a job we provide a career path with clear opportunities for advancement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing industry leader where your technical expertise directly impacts operational reliability, safety and efficiency. If you enjoy a mix of fieldwork, troubleshooting, programming and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role offers a rewarding career path with real impact.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and operating automation systems across the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford and Bakken regions. This role provides day-to-day operational support and preventive maintenance for critical field equipment, including meter skids, water transfer skids, tank batteries and saltwater disposal facilities. The position requires a strong understanding of industrial communication equipment and systems, including PLC programming and configuration, within an oil and gas production environment.

This exempt-level role reports to the Engineering Manager – Automation.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and optimize automation equipment and communication systems.
• Program and configure PLC devices to support safe and reliable operations.
• Install and calibrate level, pressure and temperature transmitters on production equipment.
• Support meter skids, transfer skids, tank batteries and saltwater disposal facilities.
• Test devices, alarms, shutdown systems and notifications for proper functionality.
• Build commissioning documentation including I/O lists, loop checks, and functional testing records.
• Partner with operations, SCADA, engineering, and measurement teams.
• Coordinate contractors and field vendors as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with company safety and environmental standards.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional work experience in oilfield gas plants or related industrial environments required.
• Experience with PLC programming, automation systems and industrial communication systems.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Fisher ROC equipment is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of electronic flow meters and production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, organization and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge field automation systems.
• High-impact role with autonomy and ownership.
• Exposure to multiple operating regions and facilities.
• Strong team culture with experienced industry professionals.
• Career growth with a respected and growing company.

We believe in taking care of our employees—both on and off the job. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Providing security for your loved ones.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% covered by Goodnight Midstream.
• 401K Plan with Company Match – Invest in your future.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave – Because work-life balance…