PLC Automation Specialist

Job Title

Opportunity Snapshot:

Compensation: $55/hour, DOE

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Work Schedule: 7/7 Rotation with 12 hour shift

Assignment Duration: 12 months+

Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RTUs, and HMIs
• Calibrate and maintain level, pressure, flow, and vibration instrumentation. Support the integrity of automation systems across well pads, batteries, SWD sites, and compressor stations
• Program and modify logic in Studio 5000 (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text). Configure and commission new installations using P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, and control narratives
• Design and maintain FactoryTalk View HMI screens and alarming systems
• Use SAP or other CMMS tools for work planning, documentation, and maintenance tracking
• Adhere to Management-of-Change (MOC) procedures and corporate programming standards
• Work safely around energized systems and in confined spaces
• Follow all OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and corporate safety protocols

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field OR GED with equivalent experience
• 3+ years as an Automation Specialist
• 3+ years in oil & gas operations
• Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)
• Knowledge of analog/discrete I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus communications
• Comfortable reading and interpreting P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets