Oneok
Automation Tech/PLC Programmer
Weatherford, TX · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$20k-$50kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- The role applies advanced technical knowledge to improve system reliability, data accuracy, process control performance, regulatory readiness, and operational efficiency.
- Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve complex automation system issues involving field devices, control logic, communication networks, input/output signals, and process interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Automation Systems Maintenance & Support
- Install, inspect, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automation systems, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA-connected field devices, control panels, communication equipment, and related field infrastructure.
- Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and operational readiness activities for automation and control system installations or modifications.
- Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, measurement, and technical support teams to resolve system performance issues.
- Support implementation of system modifications, equipment replacements, and technology upgrades within approved procedures and authorization levels.
- Instrumentation & Electrical Technical Support
- Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain field instrumentation, transmitters, sensors, switches, actuators, control valves, meters, and related devices.
- Perform electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting to support safe and reliable facility operations.
- Support maintenance and reliability programs that improve equipment availability, system integrity, and operational performance.
- Maintain technical records, configuration information, equipment histories, inspection reports, and supporting documentation in company systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in automation, instrumentation, electrical maintenance, industrial controls, SCADA support, process operations, or related technical disciplines.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), operational data systems, or control system documentation tools.
- Advanced knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA-connected field devices, control panels, and communication equipment.
- Knowledge of field instrumentation, electrical systems, process control, industrial electronics, and communication networks.
- Knowledge of calibration methods, loop checks, functional testing, system validation, and preventive maintenance practices.
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Compensation
- $20k-$50k
Company info
- #WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company.
- 100+ years in business.
- Leading midstream service provider.
- Safety first.
- Sustainable operations.
- Environmentally responsible.
- Employee focused.
- Review maintenance and automation documentation for accuracy and adherence to company standards.
This listing is sourced directly from Oneok's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.