Specialist-Automation & Controls, Sr

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose

Provide technical leadership and support to gas processing plant and compression operations facilities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Automation & Control equipment and systems. Focus on the maintenance, administration, and optimization of the Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS). Responsibilities also include supporting employee training and development, capital and O&M budgeting, project execution, and technical support functions.

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a technical field.
• A minimum of eight years of direct and active work experience in gas processing plant operations, automation, controls, instrumentation, or technical analysis may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

• Extensive hands‑on experience and advanced knowledge in programming, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Emerson DeltaV DCS systems within a process plant environment.
• Strong understanding of DeltaV system architecture, including Professional Plus stations, Application Stations, control networks, electronic marshalling, and CHARMs.
• Demonstrated experience with DeltaV virtualization infrastructure, including Hyper‑V or DeltaV Virtual Studio management.
• In‑depth knowledge of Emerson DeltaV PCSD standards and structured configuration methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency developing graphics in DeltaV Live, including native standard features, scripting, and display topology.
• Strong technical understanding of High‑Performance HMI design philosophies, including the use of grayscale graphics for process visualization.
• Demonstrated experience with alarm management, lifecycle configuration, and alarm rationalization workflows.
• Knowledge of PLC ladder logic, Wonderware InTouch, and one or more additional programming languages used in automation.
• Ability to learn new programming skills as needed.
• Experience with standard industrial communication techniques and protocols, including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, and other proprietary communication protocols.
• Experience with specification and procurement of physical communication media, including copper, fiber‑optic, and radio communications.
• Knowledge and/or application experience with national and international instrumentation, electrical, and controls standards.
• Construction knowledge related to electrically hazardous area applications.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to consistently apply company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, control, and instrumentation drawings, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Drawings, or P&IDs.
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including logical thought processes and the ability to resolve simple to complex issues.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize workload to meet multiple schedules and objectives on short notice.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with varying deadlines and levels of responsibility.
• Ability to resolve conflict in a win‑win manner.
• Ability to work effectively with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to meet performance expectations as defined by the department and customer.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill sets. Position will be filled depending on the qualifications, experience, and skill sets of the successful candidate.

• Configure, maintain, administer, and optimize Emerson DeltaV DCS hardware, controller logic, function blocks, HMI graphics, databases, user security, backups, licenses, and software updates.
• Develop and maintain…