WhiteWater Midstream
Automation Control Specialist
Houston, TX +1 · Full-time · Posted Feb 24, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, United States - Experience
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Education
- Technical Degree/Associates Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent.
About the job
Provides operational support, troubleshooting, programming, and process optimization for automation and control systems on natural gas and NGL pipelines and compressor stations.
What you'll do
- Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and improve pipeline automation equipment and PLC systems.
- Design and support construction and implementation of pipeline control systems; review project bids and specifications.
- Supervise third-party construction labor, coordinate with vendors, and resolve system hazards and inefficient operations.
What they ask for
- Technical or associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications, or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of related experience in development or troubleshooting across Allen Bradley PLC software platforms.
- Familiarity with AB CompactLogic, AB ControlLogic, and Fisher ROC RTU; communications experience with cellular, satellite, Modbus, and SCADA.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements; ability to troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical circuits.
Nice to have
- Expert-level understanding and demonstrated ability to program or configure automation technology, including sensors, PID loop control, and data communications.
- Knowledge of pipeline and terminal processes and equipment, including mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement, and tank level measurement.
Tools
Allen Bradley PLC, AB CompactLogic, AB ControlLogic, Fisher ROC RTU, cellular, satellite, Modbus, SCADA
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