Automation Training Technician

Requirements

• Associate degree, or higher, in Automation.
• 5+ years of automation experience, including PLC-based control systems in an operations environment.
• Experience developing automation/instrumentation training curriculum, competency programs, and maintaining training content updates.
• Experience creating CBT/e-learning content and delivering training on PLC change control and industrial communications (e.g., radios, gateways, network architectures).

Additional Information

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Designs, develops, and delivers automation and instrumentation training that supports safe, reliable, and compliant operations. Serves as a subject matter expert in PLC-based control systems, instrumentation, communications, and automation field devices, partnering with Operations, I&E, Safety, and leaders to build workforce competency. Job Responsibilities Including, but not limited to: Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led automation and instrumentation training (classroom and hands-on field learning). Lead in-person training at field locations, training facilities, and operational hubs. Build and maintain PLC curriculum (logic fundamentals, I/O setup, troubleshooting, safe edits, and bypasses). Train employees on integrating PLCs with HMIs, flow computers, and SCADA; reinforce change - management expectations. Develop training on instrumentation end devices (installation, calibration, verification, and troubleshooting) and end-to-end signal path. Train industrial communications/networking (e.g., Modbus, HART/wireless, industrial Ethernet, radios) and troubleshooting practices. Create and maintain computer-based training (CBT) modules; translate complex concepts into role-specific digital learning. Promote A utomation safety and compliance; track training records/metrics and continuously improve based on field learnings and incident trends. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated field experience with oil & gas automation systems, including PLC-based control and instrumentation. Ability to design and deliver effective training (classroom, hands-on, and/or digital learning) for technicians and operators. Working knowledge of PLC programming concepts and troubleshooting, plus basic integration with HMI/SCADA environments. Working knowledge of common instrumentation devices (e.g., pressure and level measurement) including calibration/verification. Understanding of industrial communications (e.g., Modbus, HART, Ethernet/radio networks) and basic network troubleshooting. Commitment to safe work practices, hazard recognition, and compliance in operational environments.

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