Automation Technician - Midland Basin

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Who We Are

We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

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Job Summary

Conoco Phillips holds approximately 416,000 net acres in the Midland Basin, located in west Texas. The current development strategy is focused on full-field development utilizing multi-well pad projects targeting Barnett, Spraberry and Wolfcamp reservoir targets. We operated three rigs and one frac crew on average during 2025, resulting in 86 operated wells drilled and 94 operated wells brought online.

During 2025, net production averaged 192 MBOED.

Position Overview

As an Automation Technician in the Midland Basin, you will support safe and reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. You will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues, support new installations, and reduce repeat failures. Your work directly supports operational uptime, safety performance, and environmental protection.

This role offers hands-on technical experience and exposure to evolving automation technologies, with opportunities to build technical depth and take on broader responsibility within a collaborative team environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

* Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements.

* Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment.

* Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field automation, instrumentation, communications, and related electrical equipment.

* Diagnose SCADA, instrumentation, and control system issues and restore safe, reliable operation in a timely manner.

* Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities and complete required documentation accurately and on time.

* Support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation, troubleshooting, and programming updates.

* Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities, including loop checks, logic testing, and SCADA verification.

* Create, update, and close maintenance work orders and notifications using the maintenance management system.

* Maintain accurate technical documentation, including maintenance records, prints, and project documentation.

* Identify recurring issues, communicate findings, and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.

* Support Management of Change (MOC) requests for equipment, instrumentation, or program changes.

* Collaborate with operations, engineering, and peers to improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you'll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:

* Takes Accountability:
Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right.

* Drives Performance:
Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.

* Makes Decisions:
Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements

* Legally authorized to work in the United States.

* Current/valid driver's license.

* 3 or more years of experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, SCADA support, or related field operations.

* Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation, communication and instrumentation equipment.

* Able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position, as described in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Requirement

* Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or…