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Automation Training Technician

diamondbackenergy
Companydiamondbackenergy
CategorySkilled Technician
LocationMidland TX
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted27 Jun 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
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. Preferred Qualifications: • 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). Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about  E-Verify .