Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Automation Specialist role involves developing and implementing automation strategies, leading capital projects, and maintaining standards for lifecycle management of automation systems. Key duties include overseeing the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment (DCS, PLCs, RTUs, HMI), supervising technicians and contractors, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing system performance. The role also includes technical leadership in safety-critical projects, documentation, cybersecurity, and integration with SCADA environments. Additionally, responsibilities include participating in incident investigations, providing mentorship to junior staff, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective operations at Midstream facilities.

Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Technical degree, diploma, Associates degree, or higher degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications, or Industrial Electronics
• A minimum of 12 years related experience is required; oil and gas industry experience preferred
• 7 or more years of industry experience in program development and troubleshooting PLC and DCS control platforms (including Allen Bradley)
• Proficient in applying NEC/NFPA 70
• Proficient in PLC and DCS configuration languages
• Must maintain valid driver's license
• Able to travel 30%-50% of the time
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work is performed partially outdoors.
• Able to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions
• Able to support operations after hours

Preferred:

• Expert level of understanding and demonstrated ability to program and/or configure automation technology such as sensors, PID loop control, data communications, and other electrical machines
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Oil & Gas business processes and equipment such as mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement equipment, VFD's, and tank level measurement equipment
• 3 or more years of experience in automation network design for industrial applications

Midstream

Phillips 66's Midstream business is a safe, reliable and trusted logistics provider for the movement and storage of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 22,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards .

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 11/26/2024

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Houston