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Traven Myers

Longview,TX

Summary

Over 12+ years working in industrial automation settings within the Oil & Gas industry. Knowledgeable in various control systems, primarily revolving around PLC's, Program development, and HMI design with experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving physical end devices or PLC components. Looking to advance my skills and progress in the industrial automation space.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Specialist

Select Water Solutions
Carthage, TX
04.2025 - Current
  • Manage and maintain existing automation systems currently in use.
  • Manage contractors that are currently in progress in upgrading existing systems to our internal automation standards including new hardware and software.
  • Commission new sites with contractors and Selects field automation team to assure that the deployment, testing, and integration with SCADA are seamless.
  • Coordinate with SCADA developers to help bridge gaps between field operations and remote operations.
  • Manager for a small team of Automation Techs in the Permian region.
  • Trained staff on new automated systems, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to best practices.

Automation Specialist

Texas Automation Systems
Grand Prairie, TX
04.2022 - 04.2025

• Program PLCs per customer specs and requirements with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley.

• Configured HMI’s for easy monitoring and control of automated processes with emphasis on Red Lion HMI’s and their Data Acquisition systems.

• Played a lead role in the programming and commissioning of approximately 20 new automation systems ranging from 150-300 I/O points for Pioneer Resources while ensuring C&E’s were followed and proper documentation was completed per site.

• Developed proficiencies in Object Oriented Programming, PID Loops, Cascading PID Loops, testing procedures, and understanding process primarily in Oil/ & Gas Production fields.

Sr. Programmer

Hemmen Pump Systems
Longview, TX
01.2011 - 04.2022
  • Developed and maintained PLC programs for Salt Water Disposals primarily using Siemens and AB
    processors with Red Lion HMI's.
  • Gained experience with configuring and troubleshooting VFD's. Extensive use with brands Yaskawa, Frenic
    Mega, and GE.
  • Developed skills involving troubleshooting and diagnosing control circuits, actuators, relays, switches,
    4-20mA transmitters, and modbus transmitters
  • Configuration of basic networking on cell modems.
  • Configured various level transmitters via PactWare.
  • Worked closely with onsite contractors and project managers to support in seamless transitions of new or upgraded automation systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pine Tree High School
Longview, TX
05-2009

Associate of Science - Cathodic Protection

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
05-2014

Skills

  • Studio5000 (Ladder and ST)
  • TIA Portal
  • SE Telepace
  • Crimson 31 & Crimson 32
  • I&E
  • Profiecient with ModBus
  • AC/DC Control Circuits
  • Basic Networking
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • HMI Design
  • Variable Frequency Drives and Starters
  • Well-developed understanding of AC/DC control circuits

Timeline

Automation Specialist

Select Water Solutions
04.2025 - Current

Automation Specialist

Texas Automation Systems
04.2022 - 04.2025

Sr. Programmer

Hemmen Pump Systems
01.2011 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Pine Tree High School

Associate of Science - Cathodic Protection

Kilgore College