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Automation Engineer, Houston OR Midland, TX
Automation Engineer, Houston OR Midland, TX-April 2024
Houston
Apr 15, 2025
About Automation Engineer, Houston OR Midland, TX

  Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

  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. 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. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers” in 2021.

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

  The Automation Engineer is charged with the responsibility of providing technical support for automation systems throughout the organization, as well as to lead and manage automation projects, from field instrumentation (sensors and actuators) to Human Machine Interfaces and data management systems. The scope of support includes the architecture of automation systems, equipment specifications, development of project cost estimates, schedules and scopes of work, support and lead commissioning activities, perform and validate system maintenance events, produce benefit estimation for optimization projects and support asset personnel with day to day maintenance and troubleshooting. The Automation Engineer is also in charge of the evaluation and deployment of new technologies as well as management of system’s lifecycle. Adaptability and continuous improvement are key roles in this position.

  Responsibilities to include:

  Support and maintain Delta V and Foxboro DCS systems in multiple areas.

  Serve as system administrator for Siemens, Allen Bradley and Triconex PLC based control systems.

  Maintain and manage Automation systems with WonderWare InTouch and System platform front end applications.

  Support and sustain CTI/Siemens/TI PLC installations and serve as support resource for the Automation group in other areas.

  Produce and maintain Visual Basic, SQL, and WonderWare scripts for data analysis and reports.

  Manage automation projects and lead teams of contractors and technical personnel.

  Lead efforts to implement and maintain data gathering and data reporting infrastructure companywide.

  Implement and maintain reporting structure for alarm management and asset performance monitoring.

  Implement and maintain asset historians and user interfaces.

  Design, implement and maintain BPCS graphics following situational awareness practices.

  Review, improve and implement control strategies.

  Participate in process hazard analysis, cause and effect reviews and alarm rationalization efforts.

  Conduct plant and field optimization reviews and feasibility studies as well as expansion studies.

  Lead safety critical automation projects and ensure adherence to company and industry practices. Emphasis on Burner Management Systems and ESD systems.

  Develop standard drawings and specifications for control panels.

  Support electrical design efforts and oversee electrical construction projects.

  Support integration efforts focused on data collection and system optimization.

  Assist other groups with their projects as necessary and helping them trouble shoot systems.

  Participation in incident investigations, various kinds of meetings, training and commercial support.

  Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on automation systems to ensure compliance with Phillips 66 guidelines and requirements.

  Lead and sign off on Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for commissioning of Automation Systems.

  Maintain, troubleshoot and develop data management solutions using OSI Soft PI.

  Required:

  Bachelors in Engineering – preferably Electrical, Chemical and/or Mechanical Engineering.

  5 year of experience in Automation and Process Control for Natural Gas & NGL processing facilities.

  Strong Windows OS administration skills.

  Competent in all Microsoft Office tools.

  Proficient in understanding and developing control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages.

  Great people skills with a great bed-side manner and ready to work with lots of kinds of people.

  Strong knowledge on SQL language or willing to develop such skillset.

  Familiarity with Foxboro and Delta V applications or willing to develop such skillset.

  Valid driver’s license and be willing to drive company vehicles.

  Willing to travel 20%-40% of the time with sporadic continuous periods of 1-2 months.

  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, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k contribution based on the Company’s financial performance

  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 at hr.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 2/4/24.

  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

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