Specialist - SCADA IT

Description

• Participate in or be directly responsible for working with business groups or other IT staff to provide and/ or develop data interfaces between business and SCADA applications.
• Participate with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance, diagnose problems, etc. related to IT Standard operating systems and databases.
• The SCADA system specialist will take a role in the support, development, and maintenance of real-time AVEVA System Platform that operates within the Terminals business unit. Work includes developing SCADA applications, measurement, and control center automation tools.
• At times during projects and startups, extra hours will be required to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that KM SCADA system procedures and standards are met.
• The SCADA Specialist will participate in or be responsible for implementing SCADA system projects related to new or modified facilities. This work may include application configuration, application design and development, SQL database, SCADA System support, graphics development, and other activities by Kinder Morgan SCADA policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide SCADA system hardware and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel as needed.
• Work as part of a group to provide SCADA system administration, management, and support functions where support includes day-to-day activities required to support the departments that use the SCADA System.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to ensure that application, graphic, and report design meet customer requirements.
• Participate in or be directly responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of SCADA-related applications, SQL databases, and reports while following existing standards.
• Develop documentation related to the design and the use of applications, graphics, procedures, etc.
• Participate with IT Telecommunications personnel to review network design, maintenance issues, monitoring, etc.

Requirements

• Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS-Excel & MS-Word
• Must have reasonable typing skills to complete required work effectively
• Occasional moderate lifting of workstations or monitors
• Understanding of PLC logic control and function.
• Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with IT, SCADA, and network architectural standards
• Ability to understand and apply fundamental programming principles in the development of modular, reusable, and scalable applications.
• Ability to learn new technology
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Experience with writing scripts in AVEVA System platform.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience with SCADA AVEVA System Platform, Automation, or real-time systems support
• Experience with AVEVA OMI.
• Shared after-hours callout (7x 24) as part of a group is required
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient program development using .NET 4.0+, C#, VB and SQL
• SCADA or Automation related experience in liquid terminals Industries
• Majority of time will be spent at a workstation typing and using a mouse. (Significant repetitive motion with fingers)
• Networking experience within a Telecom department or similar
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• OSIsoft PI software a plus
• Experience in the AVEVA System platform (Intouch,Historian,ABCIP)

Benefits

• Standard office environment with options for Hybrid and 9/80 schedule.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance