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Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.\nJOB SUMMARY\nJob Profile Summary\nPerforms advanced installation, configuration, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of automation, instrumentation, control, communication, and electrical systems supporting pipeline, terminal, storage, compression, processing, and related energy infrastructure operations. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of automated control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) interfaces, field instrumentation, communication networks, and related equipment.\nWorking with limited supervision, the Automation Technician Senior independently performs complex technical assignments, diagnoses non-routine system issues, supports operational reliability initiatives, and serves as a technical resource for automation and control system matters. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to improve system reliability, data accuracy, process control performance, regulatory readiness, and operational efficiency.\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\nAutomation Systems Maintenance & Support\nInstall, inspect, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automation systems, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA-connected field devices, control panels, communication equipment, and related field infrastructure.\nPerform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on automation, instrumentation, electrical, and control system equipment.\nDiagnose and resolve complex automation system issues involving field devices, control logic, communication networks, input/output signals, and process interfaces.\nSupport startup, shutdown, commissioning, and operational readiness activities for automation and control system installations or modifications.\nVerify system functionality through testing, calibration, loop checks, functional checks, and system validation activities.\nControls, Communications & System Reliability\nSupport reliable operation of control systems, communication networks, telemetry equipment, remote monitoring systems, and related automation infrastructure.\nMonitor automation system performance and identify trends, failures, or reliability concerns requiring corrective action.\nPartner with operations, engineering, maintenance, measurement, and technical support teams to resolve system performance issues.\nRecommend automation repairs, upgrades, replacement strategies, configuration improvements, and reliability enhancements.\nSupport implementation of system modifications, equipment replacements, and technology upgrades within approved procedures and authorization levels.\nInstrumentation & Electrical Technical Support\nCalibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain field instrumentation, transmitters, sensors, switches, actuators, control valves, meters, and related devices.\nInterpret technical drawings, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, control narratives, equipment manuals, and related documentation.\nPerform electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting to support safe and reliable facility operations.\nAssist with investigation and resolution of process control, measurement, alarm, and data quality issues.\nSupport maintenance and reliability programs that improve equipment availability, system integrity, and operational performance.\nData Integrity, Documentation & Compliance\nEnsure automation system data, maintenance records, calibration documentation, testing results, and work order history are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.\nMaintain technical records, configuration information, equipment histories, inspection reports, and supporting documentation in company systems.\nReview maintenance and automation documentation for accuracy and adherence to company standards.\nSupport compliance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, cybersecurity expectations, operational controls, and applicable industry standards.\nAssist with procedure development, documentation updates, and maintenance standard improvements as assigned.\nSafety, Environmental & Operational Stewardship\nPerform all work in compliance with company safety programs, environmental requirements, electrical safety procedures, operating procedures, and regulatory obligations.\nFollow established permit-to-work processes, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and safe electrical work practices.\nParticipate in safety meetings, field audits, incident investigations, emergency response activities, and corrective action processes.\nIdentify and communicate safety, environmental, equipment, cybersecurity, and operational risks associated with automation systems and maintenance activities.\nPromote safe work execution, operational discipline, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.\n Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing\nServe as a technical resource for automation systems, field instrumentation, control equipment, communication systems, and maintenance practices.\nProvide guidance, coaching, and technical support to less experienced technicians and operations personnel.\nSupport onboarding, qualification, and technical training activities related to automation and I&E systems.\nAssist with contractor coordination and field execution of automation-related maintenance and project activities.\nContribute technical expertise to facility projects, management of change activities, system upgrades, and operational improvement initiatives.\nResponsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.\nEducation\nHigh school diploma or GED; or Completion of a technical, vocational, apprenticeship, or trade-related training program.\nWork Experience\n5+ years of experience in automation, instrumentation, electrical maintenance, industrial controls, SCADA support, process operations, or related technical disciplines.\nExperience troubleshooting and maintaining automation, instrumentation, electrical, communication, or control systems in industrial operating environments.\nExperience performing calibration, testing, loop checks, functional checks, and maintenance documentation activities.\nExperience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, control schematics, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.\nExperience working in regulated industrial, pipeline, terminal, processing, compression, manufacturing, or energy operations environments.\nExperience supporting PLCs, RTUs, SCADA-connected equipment, telemetry systems, industrial communication networks, and field automation devices.\nExperience supporting natural gas, NGL, crude oil, condensate, refined products, pipeline, terminal, storage, compression, or processing operations.\nExperience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), operational data systems, or control system documentation tools.\nExperience participating in commissioning, startup, facility expansion, management of change, or reliability improvement activities.\nExperience providing technical guidance or field support to less experienced technicians.\nEquivalent industry work experience may be considered\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nAdvanced knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA-connected field devices, control panels, and communication equipment.\nKnowledge of field instrumentation, electrical systems, process control, industrial electronics, and communication networks.\nKnowledge of calibration methods, loop checks, functional testing, system validation, and preventive maintenance practices.\nKnowledge of pipeline, terminal, storage, compression, processing, and related energy operations.\nKnowledge of control system reliability, troubleshooting methodologies, and equipment performance improvement practices.\nKnowledge of applicable safety requirements, environmental regulations, electrical standards, cybersecurity expectations, company procedures, and industry best practices.\nKnowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, technical documentation, and audit-ready recordkeeping practices.\nAdvanced automation, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting skills.\nPLC, RTU, communication, and field device diagnostic skills.\nElectrical and instrumentation testing, calibration, and maintenance skills.\nTechnical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.\nData interpretation, system validation, and documentation skills.\nComputer and maintenance system proficiency.\nCommunication, collaboration, and technical knowledge-sharing skills.\nPlanning, prioritization, and work execution skills.\nAbility to independently perform complex automation maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration support, and system validation activities with limited supervision.\nAbility to diagnose and resolve non-routine automation, instrumentation, electrical, communication, and control system issues.\nAbility to interpret and apply technical drawings, configuration documentation, control narratives, procedures, standards, and equipment specifications.\nAbility to evaluate system performance and recommend effective corrective actions or reliability improvements.\nAbility to serve as a technical resource for automation systems and I&E maintenance practices.\nAbility to support multiple priorities while maintaining safety, accuracy, compliance, and operational discipline.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, measurement, IT/OT support, contractors, vendors, and leadership.\nLicenses and Certifications\nNone required\nISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) preferred\nPLC, RTU, SCADA, automation, instrumentation, or industrial networking certification preferred\nNFPA 70E or electrical safety training is a plus\nStrength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements\nMedium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 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