Diamondback Energy Inc

Automation Programmer

Diamondback Energy Inc$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of automation/control systems experience in oil and gas
  • Proficient in programming platforms like Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Emerson, ABB
  • Skilled with HMI/SCADA platforms: Ignition, Cygnet, Clear SCADA, Wonderware
  • Strong knowledge of oilfield operations and equipment like tank batteries and compressors
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in remote locations
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and maintain PLC, RTU, and HMI logic
  • Coordinate with Operations, Measurement, and SCADA teams
  • Troubleshoot automation equipment and support field technicians
  • Deploy and test control strategies for new installations and upgrades
  • Assist with commissioning automation systems at oil and gas sites
  • Document and version-control all programming changes
  • Ensure compliance of programming with safety and regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic oil and gas environment
  • Exposure to a variety of automation technologies
  • Contribution to safety and operational excellence initiatives
  • Engagement with cross-departmental teams
  • Potential for professional advancement based on demonstrated contributions
Full Job Description
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Summary: The Automation Programmer develops, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots automation and control systems across oil and gas production and midstream facilities. This role supports field operations by ensuring reliable performance of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate brings strong control systems programming skills, working knowledge of field instrumentation, and a demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design, program, and maintain PLC, RTU, and HMI logic for facility and field operations.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Measurement, and SCADA teams for accurate data and reliable control systems.
  • Troubleshoot automation equipment and support field technicians.
  • Deploy and test control strategies for new installations and upgrades.
  • Assist with commissioning automation systems at oil and gas and water disposal sites.
  • Document and version-control all programming changes per standards.
  • Work with SCADA and IT to maintain secure, efficient field-to-central communications.
  • Ensure compliance of programming and logic with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
  • Advise on automation hardware and software selection.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical alarms.


Required Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years' automation/control systems experience in oil and gas.
  • Skilled in programming platforms like Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric (SCADA-Pack), Emerson ROC/FB, ABB, or similar.
  • Proficient with HMI/SCADA platforms: Ignition, Cygnet, Clear SCADA, Wonderware.
  • Strong knowledge of oilfield operations and equipment, including tank batteries, LACT units, compressors, and artificial lift systems.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills; able to work independently in remote locations.
  • Valid driver's license and willing to travel.


Preferred:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Technical discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience with wireless telemetry systems, radio networks, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and OPC.
  • Knowledge of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity practices and standards
  • Initiative and accountability


Relocation:

This position is not available for relocation assistance.

Work Authorization:

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

About Diamondback Energy Inc

Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, TX. Diamondback’s growth strategy is focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional, long-life, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the major oil producing Permian Basin in West Texas. The Company’s operations are directed primarily at the large acreage areas of the Clearfork, Spraberry, Wolfcamp, Cline, Strawn and Atoka formations, collectively known as the Wolfberry Trend.

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Learn more about Diamondback Energy Inc
Size
870 employees
Market Cap
$23.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.5 billion
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+66.8%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ

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