Senior Engineer, Industrial Automation

Phillips 66

Sr. Automation Engineer at Phillips 66 designing and implementing automation solutions for industrial operations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,300 - $172,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions, including proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration and process control optimization. Capable of leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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PLC/DCS ConfigurationProcess Control OptimizationAutomation Solutions DesignTechnical Documentation ProductionCompliance with NEC/NFPA 70 Standards

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Hard Skills

Automation SolutionsProcess Control OptimizationTroubleshootingLifecycle ManagementAutomation ScriptingControl Systems ArchitectureFunctional Safety SystemsData Collection IntegrationTechnical StudiesIncident Investigation

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Remote Terminal Units (RTU)Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)Automation Cyber Assets

Industry Keywords

Capital ProjectsCompliance StandardsIndustrial Communication ProtocolsFactory Acceptance Tests (FAT)Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes
Lead and execute capital projects for automation systems, 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)
Architect, implement, and support functional safety systems (BMS & ESD)
Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
Direct and mentor technicians and contractors in the construction and enhancement of automation systems
Conduct technical studies, feasibility reviews, and process hazard analyses to determine optimal automation solutions
Lead integration efforts for data collection, system optimization, and communication infrastructure
Produce and maintain project documentation, including I/O lists, alarm databases, control narratives, and drawings
Support and implement information security measures for automation cyber assets
Participate in incident investigations, technical committees, and continuous improvement initiatives
Travel to facilities as needed, supporting operations and commissioning activities, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5+ years of relevant experience in automation
Intermediate proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting
Expertise in process control optimization, tuning, and sequential functions
Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 standards
Willingness to travel (30–50%), including outdoor work in varying conditions

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