Automation Engineer​/Specialist

What We Are Looking For

Plan, design, program, implement and support monitoring and control systems utilized in the operation of natural gas pipeline compressor stations and related facilities.

Engineer/Specialist with extensive, proven experience in successfully designing and programming Delta

V DCS and/or Allen Bradley PLC systems.

This position reports to the Manager in Houston, TX but is not limited to the Houston office and could be filled in other Kinder Morgan office locations including Colorado Springs, CO, Lakewood, CO, or Houston, TX. This position has the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule, with work conducted in the office Monday through Wednesday and work from home Thursday and Friday.

Position may be filled at various levels depending upon experience and job skills of the successful candidate.

• Design, program, test and maintain PLC/RTU based automation systems (primarily Delta
  
  V DCS, Allen Bradley PLC, and Siemens PLC systems).
• Design, program, test and maintain PC based HMI systems (primarily Delta
  
  V, Factory Talk View, Wonderware/AVEVA InTouch 9.5, InTouch 2012, InTouch 2014R2, InTouch 2020 and Intouch 2023 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.
• Develop contractor bid documents, conduct bid process, select contractor and manage contractor throughout automation capital projects.
• Develop and control capital projects. Specifically, develop and control project scope, schedule, projected costs, risk management, and quality assurance programs as required to manage capital projects ranging from $20,000 to over $2,000,000.
• Provide engineering support to Operations and Technical Support Personnel for all related software and hardware, including end devices.
• Accountable for completing tasks with quality, in compliance with applicable codes and standards, and on schedule.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university. Five years commensurate experience with emphasis in compressor station automation design, project management and technical analysis as described may be acceptable in lieu of engineering degree.
• Minimum of three 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 Delta
  
  V DCS and/or Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Proven experience in configuring and developing HMI applications in various versions of Delta
  
  V, Factory Talk View, Wonderware/Aveva InTouch and in utilizing Archestr
  
  A 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…