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Automation Tech A

Murphy Oil
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Tech A position at Murphy Oil?

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Automation Technician position is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and PLC controlled equipment as well as other associated equipment for all Murphy’s US Onshore production facilities. The Automation Technician will need to ensure that these activities are done safely, meet regulatory deadlines and requirements, follow approved procedures, and are cost effective.

It is expected that the Automation Tech will help drive both safety and maintain cost control by helping to build a culture based on “management by exception”. The successful candidate will need to have strong interpersonal skills to interface and influence other organizations both in the field and Houston offices. This will require excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate communication of decisions and setting the desired direction of the Maintenance program.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support field teams to include both company and third-party technicians
Establishing a continuous improvement culture that challenges “normal operations” on a daily basis”
Influence Maintenance, and other Functions, to adopt Murphy’s “management by exception” philosophy
Supports the implementation of SAP throughout all aspects of operations
Coordinates Automation maintenance activities for facilities repair, installation and modification using SAP
Assist in design and planning of all new customer connections and optimization of both new and existing PLC systems, field data, storage, and terminal facilities where automation or electronic management is required
Assist in the red line drawing of facilities and control systems to maintain current viable records
Provide detailed material and labor project estimates
Coordinate and oversee scheduled integrity testing of various critical safety and protective devices per applicable codes and procedures
Ability to effectively interact with other Functions (HSE, Operations, Engineering, Accounting etc.)
Perform installation, problem diagnosis, fault analysis and repair of computerized control systems relative to the following: metering and control devices, control systems (PLC, relay logic, etc.), read and draw basic electrical schematics, basic knowledge of local area networks, MODBUS over I/P, component level repairs to electronics circuits, motor operated valves, motor control centers, medium voltage switch gear and power handling circuits, electronic tank gauging system, operations computer hardware and associated equipment
Proficient in use maintenance, diagnosis, configuration, and programming of Allen Bradley PLC systems including RS Networks, RSlogix 5000, Controllogix 5000.
Proficient in use maintenance, diagnosis, configuration, and programming of Panelview graphic terminals.
Supports special projects as deemed necessary by the Maintenance I&E Foreman
Networking knowledge highly desirable
Proficient in the use of various programs such as PCCU, Studio 5000, Indusoft Web Studio, Various products for Rosemount GWR’s
Proficient with a multimeter and its various functions

Licenses/ Certifications

Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required

Qualifications/Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years’ experience with PLC based automation, terminal automation systems, SCADA preferred or other suitable industry experience
Education, or direct experience, with production equipment including tanks, valves, positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and safety and production systems
This position will be required to work weekends and on-call once a month or as needed
The successful candidate will live within 70-miles of Jourdanton, TX office

Physical requirements typically include standing, stooping, walking, climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and wearing various personal protective equipment (PPE) in extreme variations of temperature year-round. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential, physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree (AAS in related field preferred)
Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLC based automation, terminal automation systems, SCADA preferred or other suitable industry experience

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law

Follow through on commitments

Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution

Step up and lead

Don’t settle for “good enough”

Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience

Lean into challenges

Support each other

Consider the implications

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Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website .

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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