Specialist - SCADA IT

Description

• Ensure that KM SCADA system procedures and standards are met.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in or be directly responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of SCADA-related applications, SQL databases, and reports while following existing standards.
• 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.
• Develop documentation related to the design and the use of applications, graphics, procedures, etc.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to ensure that application, graphic, and report design meet customer requirements.
• Provide SCADA system hardware and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel as needed.
• 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.
• Participate with IT Telecommunications personnel to review network design, maintenance issues, monitoring, etc.
• Participate with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance, diagnose problems, etc. related to IT Standard operating systems and databases.
• At times during projects and startups, extra hours will be required to ensure work is completed in a timely manner

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance