Senior Engineer, Process Control Automation

Phillips 66

Senior Automation Engineer at Phillips 66 designing and optimizing process control solutions for operational efficiency. Leading capital projects and providing technical expertise in automation systems.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,300 - $172,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead the design, programming, configuration, testing, and implementation of process automation solutions for large, complex systems (e.g., full gas plant builds, high-IO-count installations, integrated PLC/HMI/server architectures)
Lead and execute capital projects for automation systems end-to-end, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines
Analyze business processes and recommend automation strategies, including lifecycle management and optimization
Develop reusable automation scripts, frameworks, and smart workflows to replicate and improve processes
Architect, implement, and support distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
Conduct technical studies, feasibility reviews, and process hazard analyses
Lead integration efforts for data collection and system optimization
Support and implement information security measures
Produce and maintain automation system documentation
Lead alarm rationalization efforts, implement results, and monitor alarm system performance
Build out and support remote operations applications and OT systems
Maintain operational effectiveness through control loop tuning and loop health analysis
Mentor and provide technical leadership to other engineers and technicians, sharing best practices
Respond to after-hours and weekend support requests as needed
Travel to facilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5 or more years of relevant automation engineering experience
Advanced PLC/DCS proficiency
Advanced control loop tuning and loop health analysis proficiency
Demonstrated ability to lead and design automation systems independently
Ability to mentor and lead other engineers/technicians on technical work
Possess a valid driver’s license
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
Travel up to 25% to facilities and project sites
Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, in support of after-hours and on-call needs
Operate a company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads
Work safely in industrial environments, around large machinery, chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in varying weather conditions
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment when on site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus 8%
401k company match
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

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Hard Skills & Tools

process automationprogrammingconfigurationtestingimplementationautomation scriptsdistributed control systemsprogrammable logic controllerscontrol loop tuningloop health analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingindependent work

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringvalid driver’s license