Automation Engineering Intern

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Summary: Diamondback is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas. Diamondback's activities are primarily focused on the horizontal exploitation of multiple intervals within the Wolfcamp, Spraberry, Clearfork, Bone Spring, and Cline formations.

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineering Intern to join our Infrastructure team for a hands-on experience in automation and control systems within the oil and gas industry. This internship provides an opportunity to apply automation and control engineering principles in a real-world environment while working alongside experienced professionals.

Internship Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of a Manager and Mentor, the Automation Engineering Intern will assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems supporting production, drilling, completions, and facilities operations.
• Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, remote monitoring solutions, and industrial communication networks to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
• Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing automation and control systems, including remote field devices, instrumentation, and telemetry systems.
• Assist in the design, analysis, and optimization of secondary voltage electrical systems related to oil and gas operations, including power distribution, automation, and instrumentation
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including electrical, production, and facilities engineers, to ensure seamless integration of automation technologies.
• Conduct data analysis and develop scripts or logic to enhance system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis and troubleshooting for secondary voltage electrical equipment, such as generators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and power distribution systems
• Participate in field visits to active production sites, drilling rigs, and other operational locations to gain hands-on experience with automation applications.
• Develop technical documentation and support ongoing automation projects.
• Prepare and present a culminating project to Diamondback senior management (CEO, COO, EVP, SVP, and VP) showcasing the work completed during the internship.
• Engage in Diamondback philanthropic initiatives that benefit the Midland-Odessa community.
• Gain invaluable insights into automation engineering in an Exploration & Production company while working alongside top professionals in the oil & gas industry.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a BS or higher in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation systems, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and control networks.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work in Midland, TX, for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience is desirable

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.