Entry Level Automation Engineer Jobs in Midland, TX

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Job Description:
Job Summary
The Frac Completions Engineer Trainee (EIT) is a structured, time-bound development role designed to prepare entry-level engineers for progression into a Remote Completions Engineering position within six months.
Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of hydraulic fracturing operations, including equipment function, job flow, stage execution, and field-to-ROC communication
• Participate in field shadowing to understand wellsite operations, safety practices, and crew workflows
• Gain exposure to fluid systems, lab testing procedures, and material performance to understand their impact on job execution, treatment quality, and remote monitoring
• Support real-time frac monitoring by tracking stage progression, treatment data, pump schedules, material usage, and operational timelines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Use engineering dashboards and reports to monitor pressure/rate trends, chemical performance, stage timing, and operational exceptions; clearly communicate and escalate deviations in a timely manner
• Support Remote Completions Engineering operations by contributing to pre-job readiness, live job communication, shift handoffs, and disciplined issue escalation within the ROC environment
• Own the accuracy and integrity of operational data by validating treatment inputs, material tracking, well information, and customer-specific documentation used by ROC and field leadership
• Support post-job reporting and debrief preparation by organizing data, validating stage summaries, and documenting operational learnings for internal and customer-facing review
• Develop strong digital engineering habits, including structured data management, accurate system inputs, effective use of dashboards and reporting tools, and consistent documentation practices that support scalable analytics and future automation
• Develop proficiency in digital workflows and remote monitoring systems, demonstrating progression in data ownership, operational awareness, and decision-support capability required for transition into a Remote Completions Engineering role
• Maintain and enforce compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline preferred.
• Willing to learn both field-based and remote hydraulic fracturing operations, including time around active wellsite operations before progressing into ROC-based responsibilities.
• Able to maintain an organized digital workspace, accurate record keeping, consistent file naming, and disciplined documentation practices.
• Must be a critical thinker who can learn new technical systems, ask good questions, identify issues, and support proactive and reactive problem solving.
• Willing to be assertive and speak up about unsafe work practices.
• Must be a team player who demonstrates personal accountability, coachability, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must be capable of climbing, ascending, and descending ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms. The employee must be capable of occasionally and safely lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. independently while walking on uneven surfaces. The employee must be capable of safely lifting and/or moving at least 80lbs. in a team lifting setting/effort while walking on uneven surfaces.
This position requires the use of both arms and hands to perform simultaneous or coordinated actions to manipulate objects and operate equipment. This position requires dexterity of both hands to complete small precise tasks.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ProPetro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.