Automation Technician​/PLC Programmer

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Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Looking for more than just a job? At ONEOK, you'll find work that matters, long-term stability, competitive rewards, and a safety-first team that has your back. We work hard, build strong relationships, and do the job right guided by innovation, inclusion and diversity, ethics, and excellence.

Your ideas have a place here-step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you'll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands-on Automation Technician/PLC programming experience. Direct responsibility for working with asset stake holders;
Managers, Process Supervisors, Engineering, Instrumentation Technicians and Control Room operations to optimize plant and pipeline efficiency through the maintenance, development, and effective modification of process control systems;
Basic Process Control System (BPCS), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and Advanced Process Controls (APC).

ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 additional company contributions through the company's profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Daily maintenance and troubleshooting of BPCS, SIS, DCS, and PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Modicon, Delta V, Clear SCADA, etc.)

Including hardware diagnostic monitoring (responding and clearing of faults, battery issues, etc.)

Software maintenance, including repairs and upgrades

Routine PM’s of DCS/PLC systems (inspection of climate controls, filter maintenance, monitoring of scan times, etc

Responding to after-hours calls of DCS/DCS/PLC system issues and emergencies

Main point of call for issues concerning DCS/PLC systems

Program maintenance and archiving to ensure that the latest programs are always available

Appropriate backup systems/procedures are documented and followed

Development of best practice procedures and documentation surrounding DCS/PLC systems to ensure standard work processes site wide

Develop and review controls narratives to ensure DCS/PLC systems meet operations, safety, and compliance expectations

Lifecycle maintenance of existing DCS/PLC systems

Assists I/E Engineer in developing lifecycle assessments of the system based on vendor recommendation and general system health

Monitors health of systems to ensure that projects for the systems are scheduled and planned appropriately

Assists with project lead duties on DCS/PLC projects.

Liaison for all project needs:

First point of contact for projects requiring additional logic or I/O additions

Subject matter expert on DCS/PLC programs and assists in implementation of new control schemes and migration plans to ensure proper operations of the facilities

Proficient in switch and router installation, programming and troubleshooting techniques

Programming of necessary DCS/PLC logic additions for projects

To exclude vendor skid programming (this typically is supported by the vendor)

Liaison with 3rd party integrators and system vendors to implement work on the system

Responding to operations request for assistance with control issues, graphics modifications, and general control improvement recommendations

Assist in development of programming standards and best practices

Work closely with operators, process engineers and maintenance techs to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the plants and other facilities

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

None required.

Completion of a Technical degree or Certification Program in Process and Instrumentation…