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About the Role

Prairie Operating Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Lead to drive the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automation, SCADA, and control systems across oil and gas production assets. This role focuses on minimizing LOE, maximizing uptime, enhancing safety, and supporting scalable production growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, architecture, and continuous improvement of automation systems, including SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, flow computers, HMI interfaces, and related instrumentation.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of automation on well pads, SWDs, meters, valves, and other production equipment.
• Maintain and implement standards for data acquisition, remote monitoring, alarming, and reporting.
• Manage automation projects from concept to execution, including budgeting, vendor selection, contractor oversight, and integration.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and drive root-cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental best practices.
• Mentor and develop automation technicians and support in-house expertise growth.
• Collaborate on LOE reduction initiatives through automation efficiencies, bulk procurement strategies, and technology upgrades.
• Maintain documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer for field teams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in oilfield automation and recommend innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in oil & gas automation, controls, and SCADA systems.
• Strong expertise with PLC programming, SCADA platforms, RTUs, flow computers, and industrial networks.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, projects, and contractors.
• Hands-on knowledge of production equipment such as Facility Equipment, Fisher valves, gas meters, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, including BLM gas meter calibration and DP measurement best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving persistent field issues.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field locations in Colorado.

Skills

• Automation
• SCADA
• Control Systems
• PLC programming
• RTUs
• Flow computers
• Industrial networks (Modbus, Ethernet)
• HMI interfaces
• Instrumentation
• Problem-solving

Location

• DJ Basin, CO

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• Lead
• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $110,000 - $130,000

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Retirement plan
• Protection coverage
• Time off and leave programs
• Training and development opportunities
• Range of allowances

About the Company

• Prairie Operating Company is focused on oil and gas production assets in the Niobrara and Codell formations.

Equal Opportunity

• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.