Job Description
Job Description
Automation Engineer - WaterForce
Keystone Clearwater Solutions – Full-Time | Automation & Engineering
Please note the Automation Shop will be moving from Canonsburg, PA to Triadelphia, WV in October 2025.
About Us :
Keystone Clearwater Solutions is a trusted provider of water transfer services to the oil & gas industry. Our WaterForce team leads the way in automation and remote fluid management—delivering smarter, more reliable solutions to support frac operations across the region.
The Role :
The Automation Engineer will lead the execution of technically complex, high-impact automation projects across Keystone’s customer accounts. This hands-on role involves designing, assembling, and deploying automation systems, while also managing project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Reporting to the Director of Automation, the Automation Engineer is critical in advancing Keystone’s automation capabilities and driving customer success.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead automation projects from concept through delivery, including scope definition, execution, testing, and deployment
- Translate customer needs into project plans and scopes of work
- Design and build automation systems including control panels, sensors, communications, and remote telemetry
- Perform field and shop installations, retrofits, and commissioning
- Maintain documentation for system design, wiring diagrams, vendor specs, and BOMs
- Support cross-functional efforts with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Account Managers
- Drive standardization and innovation across builds and engineering processes
- Provide exceptional customer support and serve as the lead technical resource for assigned projects
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in industrial automation, systems integration, and technical project executionExpertise with process control instrumentation, control panels, field devices (pressure, flow, level), and telemetry (cellular, radio, satellite)Project management experience : scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, and communicationExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills; strong field presenceProficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project tracking systemsValid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sitesPhysical capability to lift up to 70 lbs and work outdoorsOil & Gas, Water Transfer, or Environmental Monitoring experienceExperience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial networkingFamiliarity with NetSuite, Smartsheet, or equivalent platformsBCSP certification or other industry-relevant credentialsOrganized, detail-oriented, and skilled in change managementStrong problem-solving, communication, and technical writingAbility to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlinesSelf-motivated with a continuous improvement mindsetPerks & Benefits :
Medical / Dental / Vision coverageHealth savings account (HSA)Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance401k with a company matchPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development ProgramsEmployee Referral ProgramsSchedule :
Full-Time | 12-hour shifts possible | Travel and overnight stays as required | 60% Office / Shop & 40% Field | Outdoor work in all weather conditions