Senior Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Focus on continuous improvement of operating assets through PLC automation improvement and new technology opportunities
• Develop and execute brownfield improvement projects from concept through sustainment
• Oversee the installation and setup of IC&E equipment and systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Participate in area Risk Assessments, HAZOPs, Hazard Hunts, and incident investigations
• Collect and analyze data from instrumentation and control systems to optimize processes
• Recommend and implement upgrades to instrumentation, electrical, and control systems
• Provide engineering support for brownfield upgrades and greenfield projects, including review of technical deliverables
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and provide shutdown engineering support

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Significant experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, and electrical disciplines
• Demonstrated work experience in Upstream Oil & Gas production support
• Strong knowledge of discipline design standards and safety codes (ISA, NEC, IEEE Standards, etc.)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and rectify issues with instrumentation, medium/low voltage electrical equipment, and control systems
• Experience providing process improvements through automation hardware such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in operational or technical organizations focused on automation or reliability
• Advanced PLC debugging and programming skills
• Experience with networking and field communications (DNP3, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)
• Familiarity with analytics and visualization software such as Ignition, SEEQ, or Power BI

Benefits

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment
• Savings Plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Health Advisory Program providing confidential professional counseling
• Disability Plan for income replacement

About the Company

ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies. We are committed to leading in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. Our Permian Basin business unit is a major driver of energy production, and we are actively investing in infrastructure and sustainable technologies to meet the world's evolving energy needs.