Specialist-Engineer​/Tech– Shreveport, LA

This Specialist-Engineer position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Kinder hawk office located at 9580 St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106. This is a Monday through Friday position with potential on-call responsibilities nights and weekends.

• Support the installation, maintenance, and operation of new & existing gas gathering plant operations through improved efficiency using automation, PLCs, HMIs, and automated controls. Equipment may include but is not limited to NGL recovery plants, amine treating plants, glycol dehydration, molecular sieve dehydration, propane refrigeration, condensate stabilization, inlet & residue compression using internal combustion engine / reciprocating compressor packages and ancillary equipment including fans, pumps, air compressors, and cooling towers
• Work with Automation Engineers in the design and implementation of projects utilizing major DCS, PLC, and Safety Systems or SCADA control system platforms while also working with Operations and the Technical Services Supervisor in troubleshooting, maintaining, and commissioning both new and existing facilities
• Work with Environmental Representatives in assessing equipment performance / compliance

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and compressor controls issues that cannot be remedied at the Operations level, such as failed starts, shutdowns, improper operation of equipment, etc.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and PLC programs as well as ancillary equipment, Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and safety systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot compressor station HMI node programs and provide direct support to HMI hardware
• Provide technical input/assistance at key phases of capital projects (scoping, design review & commissioning)
• Review and implement company standards where applicable in PLC programming and HMI development/programming
• Support SCADA data transfer to Gas Control and company proprietary applications COMET II
• Support multiple controls platforms including:
  Wonder Ware, RS Panel View, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5 and 5000, GE Fanuc, Reliance, Siemens, etc.
• Assist in the establishment/support of automation standards for reporting to Gas Control
• Support and conduct technical training curriculum for Operations Specialists including E&C Technician advancement reviews
• Provide technical advice and support to Operations Specialists and site leadership the basics of plant operations and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities and implement plans for improved performance and reliability of plant systems
• Provide technical advice and support for second and third party vendors performing specialized work on plant systems
• Provide support to Environmental Representatives and Company or Contract testing group in resolving emissions testing issues
• Implement solutions and/or corrective actions to resolve issues generated by third party vendor Technical Service Bulletins
• Actively participate on Area Reliability Committees and Safety Committees, as assigned
• Successful applicant must be a disciplined, self-starter who is capable of working with minimal direct supervision
• Supports the identification and prioritization of capital and O&M improvement projects

Regular and predictable attendance at established start time

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, or Computer Science or an Associate's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Technology is preferred, but not required.
• Industrial automation with project management experience is preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.

• Individual should have 2-5 years of experience in operations, maintenance and/or…