Field Automation Supervisor - Electrical and Controls - Oil & Gas
Required skills
- Field Automation Supervisor
- Electrical and Controls
- Oil & Gas
- Automation
- Towanda, PA
- automation technicians
- automated water transfer systems
- remote sites
- regional location
- Mansfield, PA
Nice to have
- IP networking
Role summary
The Field Automation Supervisor - Electrical and Controls - Oil & Gas role is a full-time, onsite position based in Towanda, PA, with travel required. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a team of Field Automation Technicians responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated water transfer systems. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, providing technical leadership on automation controls and diagnostics, training technicians, ensuring quality control and SOP compliance, tracking equipment performance and inventory, and assisting with project planning and documentation. The role requires 3+ years of experience in oil & gas or industrial automation, a strong electrical, instrumentation, or controls background, and proven leadership ability.
Field Automation Supervisor - Electrical and Controls - Oil & Gas
Department: Automation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Towanda, PA
Description
As an Field Automation Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of Field Automation Technicians and oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated water transfer systems. This hands-on leadership role ensures that our automation systems meet operational, safety, and customer expectations across remote sites and regional location.The base location will be out of our Mansfield, PA shop but must be able to travel across the Region.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities of automation technicians, assigning work and providing field support
- Coordinate rig-ups, rig-downs, and troubleshooting of sensors, electrical equipment, and telemetry systems
- Provide technical leadership on automation controls, data communications, and diagnostic processes
- Train and mentor technicians on procedures, safety, and equipment use
- Liaise with operations and customers to ensure expectations are met and documented
- Perform quality control checks on field installations and ensure compliance with SOPs
- Track equipment performance, maintenance needs, and field inventory
- Assist with scheduling and project planning across multiple job sites
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of field activity
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in oil & gas or industrial automation, including fieldwork
- Strong electrical, instrumentation, or controls background
- Working knowledge of sensors, telemetry, IP networking, and SCADA/PLC systems
- Proven leadership ability with team supervision or lead technician experience
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, travel regionally, and lead by example
- Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Programs
- Employee Referral Programs
- Voluntary Benefits Offered
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