Automation Technician (Kittanning, PA)

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About the role

As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation and automation systems for Oil and Gas operations. This role includes on-call responsibilities and team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot all field and station instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot control and electrical systems (RTUs, transmitters, control wiring).
• Troubleshoot control networks for Well Pads & Tank Battery (HART, ModBus, Ethernet I/P, Network Switches, Fiber optics, Cellular).
• Work safely around instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties (including weekends).

Requirements

• Ability to plan daily work activities in accordance with established Company and Regulatory procedures.
• Effective communication skills (read, write, and speak).
• Ability to operate hand tools or other equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic.
• Willingness and ability to attend/complete required training courses.
• Willingness and ability to work in small team environments.
• Willingness and ability to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Safe driving skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an IC&E Technician, Automation Technician, or an associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Controls, or Electrical Systems.
• Basic understanding of the process of Oil Field Delivery Systems from Well Pad to Tank Battery to Central Delivery.
• PLC knowledge including ladder logic (Modicon and Allen Bradley a plus).
• Experience with Rosemount 107 and 800 series RTUs.
• Experience with transmitters and Hart protocol (a plus).
• Knowledge of control valves and positioners.
• Knowledge of control loops.
• Solid troubleshooting and communication skills.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity paid for life in retirement.
• Savings Plan: Contribute 6%–20% of your pay; the Company matches 7% if you contribute at least 6%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including mental health and resiliency tools at no cost.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost.

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.

Pre-Employment Testing

This Operations and Mechanical (O&M) position requires pre-employment testing. After applying, you will receive access to the assessment, which must be completed by Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. CST. The assessment is the same for all O&M requisitions. A satisfactory result does not guarantee an interview.

If you tested before December 1, 2021, you must complete the revised assessment to be considered. Instructions for accessing the assessment are available on the ExxonMobil careers portal.