Automation Technician/PLC Programmer (Bridgeport, TX)

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#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY Your ideas have a place here-step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you'll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands-on administrative experience while supporting the business. We're looking for candidates based in the Bridgeport, Weatherford, or N. Ft. Worth areas, or willing to relocate. The Automation Technician provides control system development, programming, and supports Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Human Machine Interference (HMI). This position will commission new facilities as well as support existing systems. This position is safety-sensitive and subject to DOT and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations. The ideal candidate will work under limited supervision; compiling, examining, and analyzing information to provide resolutions for moderate to complex problems, in plant and compressor station environments. This position will have rotating on-call support. We're looking for candidates based in or willing to relocate to these areas, Weatherford, Bridgeport, or N. Ft. Worth, Texas. In return, ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 quarterly company contributions through the company's profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Daily maintenance and troubleshooting of BPCS, SIS, DCS, and PLC platforms (Honeywell, Allen Bradley, Aveva, etc.) Including hardware diagnostic monitoring (responding and clearing of faults, battery issues, etc.) Software maintenance, including repairs and upgrades Routine PM's of DCS/PLC systems (inspection of climate controls, filter maintenance, monitoring of scan times, etc Responding to after-hours calls of DCS/SIS/PLC system issues and emergencies Main point of contact for issues concerning DCS/SIS/PLC systems Program maintenance and archiving to ensure that the latest programs are always available Appropriate backup systems/procedures are documented and followed Development of best practice procedures and documentation surrounding DCS/PLC systems to ensure standard work processes site wide Develop and review control narratives to ensure DCS/PLC systems meet operations, safety, and compliance expectations Lifecycle maintenance of existing DCS/PLC systems Assists I/E Engineer in developing lifecycle assessments of the system based on vendor recommendation and general system health Monitors health of systems to ensure that projects for the systems are scheduled and planned appropriately Assists with project lead duties on DCS/PLC projects. Liaison for all project needs: First point of contact for projects requiring additional logic or I/O additions Subject matter expert on DCS/PLC programs and assists in implementation of new control schemes and migration plans to ensure proper operations of the facilities Proficient in switch and router installation, programming and troubleshooting techniques Programming of necessary DCS/PLC logic additions for projects Liaison with 3rd party integrators and system vendors to implement work on the system Responding to operations request for assistance with control issues, graphics modifications, and general control improvement recommendations Assist in development of programming standards and best practices Work closely with operators, process engineers and maintenance techs to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the plants and other facilities Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage. Education Completion of a Technical degree or Certification Program in Process and Instrumentation controls, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Work Experience 3 - 5 years related work experience industrial programming experience or strong electrical and instrumentation skills with a developed skill for programming: Experience modifying, maintaining and installing process control computer system applications, specifically, BPCS, SIS, DCS/PLC and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system software and hardware Experience with

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