Automation Technician - Southeast New Mexico at ConocoPhillips in Carlsbad, NM

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are 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. Job Summary 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. During 2025, net production averaged 661 MBOED. Position Overview 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. Your work directly supports operational uptime, safety performance, and environmental protection. This role offers hands-on technical experience in field automation, exposure to evolving technologies, and opportunities to grow technical depth and broaden responsibility within a collaborative team environment. Success in this role requires a self-starter who can apply sound judgment, troubleshoot issues independently, and take action without step-by-step direction. Your responsibilities may include: 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. Follow energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on automated and electrical equipment. Install, inspect, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field automation, instrumentation, communications, and related electrical equipment. Diagnose SCADA, instrumentation, and control system issues and restore safe, reliable operation in a timely manner. Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities and complete required documentation accurately and on time. Support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installation, troubleshooting, and programming updates. Assist with commissioning of new equipment and facilities, including loop checks, logic testing, and SCADA verification. Create, update, and close maintenance work orders and notifications using the maintenance management system. 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, en