Automation & Controls Engineer

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Flint Hills Resources is seeking a self‑motivated, entrepreneurial individual with high integrity and strong planning skills to work as an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Pipelines and Terminals ICE engineering team at our Wichita, KS headquarters. We’re looking for a candidate that is contribution motivated to foster teamwork and can find solutions to problems in the absence of rigid specifications and standards.

A high level of initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential as you manage technical projects and find and communicate solutions to customers, peers, and management.

The ICE Engineering Team (Instrument, Control, Electrical) is a group of approximately 17 Electrical Engineering professionals that provide design, implementation and commissioning support for 4,000 miles of pipeline, approximately 30 refined fuels and asphalt terminals, and 30 fertilizer terminals. This team has responsibility for all things electrical and manages both power and control systems design.

• Design, implement, and commission terminal instrumentation, automation systems, process control solutions, and electrical power distribution systems
• Perform PLC/HMI programming, equipment configuration, design, and drawing reviews
• Manage electrical and automation projects from scope definition to commissioning support
• Develop and maintain standards and best practices related to electrical and control system design
• Integrate process control equipment with other process and business systems
• Provide 24x7 production support and troubleshooting for pipeline and terminal automation systems

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in an electrical or computer engineering discipline OR 5+ years of work experience in the automation and electrical field
• Experience with PLC systems
• Willing and able to be part of a 24x7 on‑call rotation (typically 5 weeks/year)
• Willing and able to travel 10‑25% of the time (travel averages around 10% but can have sustained peaks above that and is driven by project schedule and workload)
• Willing and able to participate in the DOT Operator Qualification Program

• Experience with Schneider Modicon PLC systems
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system
• Understanding of Process Control communication systems (Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience working with instrumentation equipment (temperature, pressure, flow, level transmitters, etc.)
• Experience with DTN Guardian3 Host systems
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems and Hazard Analysis Methods
• Familiarity with Reliability Engineering concepts
• Experience supporting the petrochemicals industry and/or fuel and asphalt terminals
• Experience with NFPA 70E and Electrical Safe Work Programs
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• Experience with systems administration (managing hardware and software, security, and specifications)
• Previous experience in SQL database systems (Oracle, MySQL, Maria
  
  DB, MSSQL)
• The ability to develop scripts for automation (Batch, Power Shell, Python, Perl, Bash)

• This role is subject to a pre‑hire medical test.

• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Oil and Gas

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.