Specialist-Engineer Tech

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, program, implement and support monitoring and control systems utilized in the operation of natural gas pipeline compressor stations and related facilities.
• Design, program, test and maintain PLC/RTU based automation systems (Primarily Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC and Bristol Babcock 33xx RTU systems).
• Design, program, test and maintain PC based HMI systems (Primarily Wonderware/AVEVA InTouch 9.5, InTouch 2012, InTouch 2014R2 and InTouch 2020 systems).
• Design and implement automation system networks, including specifying and configuring communications protocols, communications media and associated hardware.
• Read and interpret electrical, control and instrumentation drawings and provide reviews of design/construction drawing packages.
• Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of automation systems with the overall product design.
• Provide technical expertise in mechanical, instrument, electrical, and/or automation specifications and standards as required.
• Specify and procure instrumentation and controls related equipment used in automation systems.
• Provide on-site services, including oversight of system installation, leading commissioning efforts and supplying troubleshooting support as required.
• Provide engineering support to Operations and Technical Support Personnel for all related software and hardware, including end devices.
• Accountable for completing tasks with quality, compliance with applicable codes and standards, and on schedule.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.

** Other locations may be considered

• Minimum of 5 years of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Systems Integration or related/applicable experience. Experience should be heavily weighted towards programming, commissioning and maintaining complex industrial control systems.
• Extensive, proven experience in successfully designing and programming Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC systems.
• Proven experience in configuring and developing HMI applications in various versions of Wonderware InTouch and in utilizing ArchestrA System Platform.
• Ability to learn additional and/or new programming languages and skills as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams, electrical schematics, piping and instrument drawings (P&IDs), flow charts and cause and effect diagrams.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal guidance or supervision.
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills and possession of well developed analytical and problem solving skills to address complex technical matters.
• Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail while managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with both company and non-company personnel to accomplish goals.
• PC-based skills, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point and Project).
• Travel (5% - 50%), often overnight, to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for system installation, commissioning and maintenance, as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours and occasionally during non-working hours.
• Must be aware of company and government safety regulations and maintain a high regard for the safety of company employees and assets, and the general public.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of automation systems for natural gas facilities, including compressor stations, storage facilities and processing facilities.
• Experience in designing and implementing communications networks, utilizing a variety of communication protocols, including but not limited to Ethernet, Control Net, DH+, DF-1, Modbus and Profibus.
• Experience with designing and specifying physical media used in communications, including but not limited to copper cabling, fiber optic cabling and radio transmission.
• Design and construction knowledge of electrical hazardous area applications (Class 1, Div 1 and
  2).
• Knowledge and/or application experience with national and international instrument, electrical and controls standards.
• Specific knowledge and application…