ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips

Automation Technician - Southeast New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM, USA

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About the role

  • ConocoPhillips hold approximately 782,000 unconventional net acres in the Delaware Basin, spanning west Texas through southeast New Mexico.
  • Current development activity targets prospects in the Avalon, Bone Springs, Wolfcamp and Woodford formations while balancing leasehold obligations and permit terms.
  • We operated ten rigs and three frac crews on average during 2025, resulting in 176 operated wells drilled and 161 operated wells brought online.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.
  • Drives Performance:
  • As an Automation Technician in Southeast New Mexico, you will support safe, reliable field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • You will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues, support new installations, and reduce repeat failures.
  • Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field automation, instrumentation, communications, and related electrical equipment.
  • Support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation, troubleshooting, and programming updates.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, including maintenance records, prints, and project documentation.
  • Identify recurring issues, communicate findings, and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC) requests for equipment, instrumentation, or program changes.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and peers to improve reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

  • 3 or more years of experience in automation and controls OR electrical systems, including instrumentation, SCADA support, or related field operations.
  • Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting field automation, communication, and instrumentation equipment OR electrical systems and components.
  • Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or equivalent.
  • 5 or more years of experience in the automation field.
  • Experience with PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB, IDEC, SCADAPack, or similar systems.
  • Experience with field communications equipment such as cellular modems, radios, and network switches.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, National Electrical Code, and safe work practices.
  • Ability to read and apply control narratives, cause-and-effect documentation, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) concepts, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
  • Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in accordance with site and task requirements.
  • Basic Requirements:
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Current/valid driver's license.
  • Must reside or be willing to relocate to an area that will allow for a daily commute to our field locations: Loving, Carlsbad, Hobbs or Artesia, New Mexico
  • Able to perform the physical demands and work environment requirements of the position, as described in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Requirement:

Compensation

  • The position is based in Southeast New Mexico and includes regular travel to wellsites and facilities, with up to 10% travel annually.

Benefits

  • ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
  • Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
  • Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

Company info

  • We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
  • We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
  • Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
  • To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
  • We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas.
  • With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally.
  • We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world.
  • Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
  • We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork.
  • These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs.
  • We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
  • To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual.
  • Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
  • Perform all work in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and company safety requirements.

Equal opportunity

  • In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
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