Automation Specialist (Night Shift)

We’re hiring a Automation Technician to support upstream onshore oil & gas operations on a 12-hour night rotation. This is a hands-on role for an experienced automation professional with strong troubleshooting skills and growing integrator-level exposure.

You’ll support well sites, well pads, tank batteries, SWD, and compressor stations, working with PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and field instrumentation to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automation and electrical equipment
• Support PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and control networks
• Install, program, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, etc.)
• Commission systems using engineering design documents
• Validate control loops, test alarms, and confirm control logic functionality
• Follow PLC standards, MOC procedures, and Process Control requirements
• Use CMMS tools (SAP) to support maintenance activities

Required Experience

• 3 years as an Automation Technician / Automation Specialist
• 3 years of oilfield experience (upstream preferred)
• Strong experience with RTUs, PLCs, instrumentation, and communications networks
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic, function block, and structured text
• Experience supporting HMIs
• Familiarity with industry standards (API, NEC, NFPA, ISA)
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation or related field
• Experience with Rosemount instrumentation
• Ability to read P&IDs, wiring diagrams, Cause & Effects, and control narratives
• Experience troubleshooting Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, fiber, and RF networks

Why Apply

• Technically challenging upstream automation role
• Night rotation with hands-on field exposure - with bumper pay.
• Opportunity to grow toward automation integrator responsibilities