Steve Rodriguez

Steve Rodriguez is an experienced Controls & Automation Manager at Patterson-UTI, where responsibilities include leading a team of engineers in product development and software improvement for Omron-based control systems used in land drilling rigs. Prior to this role, Steve served as a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer at Patterson-UTI, focusing on similar responsibilities. In previous positions at Schlumberger and Omron Oilfield & Marine, Steve specialized in drilling rig control systems, PLC programming, and system interfacing, contributing to product development and control system enhancements. Steve also operated an electrical engineering consulting firm, ensuring quality control for traffic signal and fiber optic installations. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Houston and an Associate of Arts in Mathematics from San Jacinto College.