What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Asset & Maintenance Manager – Oil & Gas position at Keystone Clearwater Solutions?
Department: Automation
Location: Triadelphia, WV
Keystone Clearwater Solutions is seeking an Automation Asset & Maintenance Manager based at our Triadelphia, WV automation facility. This position will oversee the maintenance, repair, availability, and lifecycle management of our automated equipment fleet across the East and West Divisions.
This is a hands-on technical management position responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, coordinating repairs and retrofits, managing spare parts, and ensuring accurate asset tracking through our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
The ideal candidate brings experience in industrial automation, maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and technical team leadership. Reporting to the Senior Director of Field Automation, this individual will help improve equipment readiness, reduce downtime, and establish consistent asset management processes across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage the maintenance, repair, condition, and availability of Keystone's automated equipment fleet.
- Oversee controller retrofit programs, including scheduling, parts coordination, vendor management, and completion tracking.
- Coordinate equipment repairs for automated valves, flowmeters, level sensors, controllers, and other automation components.
- Manage third-party repair vendors, including work orders, shipping, repair timelines, costs, and quality inspections.
- Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance histories, repair statuses, and asset configurations within the company's CMMS.
- Develop and maintain processes for equipment inspections, shop check-ins, repairs, and return-to-service approvals.
- Monitor equipment condition and availability to support field operations and reduce downtime.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, repair planning, and equipment lifecycle management.
- Manage spare parts inventory, approved equipment lists, minimum stock levels, and purchasing recommendations.
- Ensure equipment repairs, rebuilds, and retrofits meet approved engineering and configuration standards.
- Track maintenance costs, repair turnaround times, retrofit progress, and equipment reliability metrics.
- Supervise the Panel Technician and coordinate asset-related work with shop personnel.
- Partner with Field Automation Operations Managers to prioritize equipment needs and maintenance schedules.
- Work with Procurement, vendors, and internal teams to ensure equipment and replacement parts are available when needed.
- Coordinate with the Automation Training Manager to ensure equipment changes and updated procedures are reflected in training materials.
- Travel to automation shops and field locations across the East and West Divisions to support equipment inspections and maintenance activities.
- Promote safe work practices, equipment quality, shop organization, and continuous improvement.
- 3 years of experience in asset management, maintenance planning, equipment reliability, or field operations coordination.
- 3 years of experience working with industrial automation systems and instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA, automated valves, flowmeters, controllers, and electrical components.
- Hands-on experience managing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including asset tracking, maintenance records, and reporting.
- Mechanical and electrical knowledge of industrial automation equipment and water transfer systems.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Experience coordinating equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and third-party service providers.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities, equipment schedules, and vendor relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple departments and locations.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in oil and gas, water transfer, industrial automation, or related equipment operations.
- Experience supervising automation technicians, maintenance personnel, or shop operations.
- Industry certifications in instrumentation, electrical, mechanical maintenance, or equipment reliability.
- Experience coordinating third-party repairs, equipment retrofits, and maintenance programs.
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Programs
- Employee Referral Programs
- Voluntary Benefits Offered