Automation Engineer / E-Tech
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Select Water Solutions scores B on the Alion truth index.
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Job Details
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Business Unit: Chemistry
Reports to: Director
Travel Requirement: Yes
Job Description
Select Chemistry’s Automation Engineer provides Oil & Gas automation expertise and leadership to support business operations. This position will work with other operations personnel to drive continuous improvement of Select’s chemical application operations.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to
Works in accordance with safety regulations and procedures always (LOTO, Confined Spaces, Hazardous Material Handling procedures, etc).
Developing and designing scalable technology solutions.
Implementing and maintaining automated equipment.
Troubleshooting existing automated assets.
Training automation and field personnel on operating equipment.
Working across service lines for seamless automation operations.
Support the Director of Operations regarding technological development, operations, and solutions used in the company.
Functions as PLC programmer and system expert for PLC based automation; designing, building, testing, and implementing automation solutions for Select.
Maintains excellent written communication stakeholders about developments and plans.
Lead testing and implementation in the field for new products and projects.
Maintains and strives to improve established automated systems and installations.
Provides all aspects of support and work with a professional and positive attitude.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks with team or independently.
Protect operations by keeping information confidential.
Manages data collection infrastructure from device to PLC.
Maintains workflow and programming documentation for all work by writing and updating procedures.
Builds and maintains cause and effect matrixes for both existing and new PLC programs.
Manages the creation and maintenance of wiring diagrams.
Must be able to repair and maintain electrical equipment, such as 480V motors, 120V circuits, lights, solenoids, process instrumentation (transmitters, meters, etc), computer-controlled systems, and production machines and equipment.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Availability is to be on call when necessary for after-hours and weekend work.
Available for mandatory overtime when necessary to repair critical issues.
Hands on attitude to get things done with the ability to manage change.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of industrial automation, instrumentation, electrical, PLC programming, and oilfield operations experience. Relevant frac, chemical, or production field experience with automated systems is highly valued.
Candidate will have expert understanding of industrial automation processes, including hardware software and electrical aspects of such systems.
Required Experience in the following areas:
PLC programming
HMI design/programming
Problem solving/troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems
Preferred Experience in the following areas
Project Management
Oil and Gas
SCADA programming
Problem solving/troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
Electrical system standards and safety standards
Beneficial Skills:
Ignition SCADA
Industrial communication networks
CIP/Ethernet IP communications protocols
MODBUS protocol
CANbus protocol
Siemens PLCs
TIA Portal
FactoryTalk View Studio
Cybersecurity
Industrial Network Design
Select Values and Guiding Principles
W: Working Safe
A: Accountability
T: Teamwork
E: Excellence
R: Respect
Compensation InformationCompensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Top Tier Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
Physical Demands and Exposures
Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
Exposure to noise levels requires the use of hearing protection
Prolonged sitting, standing, walking
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to individually lift: Maximum 55 lbs.