Automation Engineer

Description

• Specify and procure instrumentation and controls related equipment used in automationsystems.
• Provide engineering support to Operations and Technical Support Personnel for all relatedsoftware and hardware, including end devices.
• Develop contractor bid documents, conduct bid process, select contractor and managecontractor throughout automation capital projects.
• Design, program, test and maintain PC based HMI systems (Primarily Wonderware/AVEVAInTouch 9.5, InTouch 2012, InTouch 2014R2 and InTouch 2020 systems).
• Design, program, test and maintain PLC/RTU based automation systems (Primarily AllenBradley PLC, Siemens PLC and Bristol Babcock 33xx RTU systems).
• Develop and control capital projects. Specifically, develop and control project scope,schedule, projected costs, risk management, and quality assurance programs as required tomanage capital projects ranging from $20,000 to over $2,000,000.
• Read and interpret electrical, control and instrumentation drawings and provide reviews ofdesign/construction drawing packages.
• Design and implement automation system networks, including specifying and configuringcommunications protocols, communications media and associated hardware.
• Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration ofautomation systems with the overall product design.
• Provide technical expertise in mechanical, instrument, electrical, and/or automationspecifications and standards as required.
• Provide on-site services, including oversight of system installation, leading commissioningefforts and supplying troubleshooting support as required.
• Accountable for completing tasks with quality, compliance with applicable codes andstandards, and on schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Systems Integration orrelated/applicable experience. Experience should be heavily weighted towardsprogramming, commissioning and maintaining complex industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams, electricalschematics, piping and instrument drawings (P&IDs), flow charts and cause and effectdiagrams.
• Must be aware of company and government safety regulations and maintain a high regard for the safety of company employees and assets, and the general public.
• Design and construction knowledge of electrical hazardous area applications (Class 1, Div 1and 2).
• Experience with designing and specifying physical media used in communications, includingbut not limited to copper cabling, fiber optic cabling and radio transmission.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to thecompany and its insurers.
• Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail while managing multiple assignments withvarious deadlines and responsibility levels.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university. Ten yearscommensurate experience with emphasis in compressor station automation design, projectmanagement and technical analysis as described may be acceptable in lieu of engineeringdegree.
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills and possession of well developed analytical andproblem solving skills to address complex technical matters.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with bothcompany and non-company personnel to accomplish goals.
• Extensive, proven experience in successfully designing and programming Allen Bradleyand/or Siemens PLC systems.
• Experience in designing and implementing communications networks, utilizing a variety ofcommunication protocols, including but not limited to Ethernet, ControlNet, DH+, DF-1,Modbus and Profibus.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during workinghours and occasionally during non-working hours.
• Knowledge and/or application experience with national and international instrument,electrical and controls standards.
• Specific knowledge and application experience as a project manager in a commercialenvironment.
• Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of automation systems for naturalgas facilities, including compressor stations, storage facilities and processing facilities.
• Travel (5% - 50%), often overnight, to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for systeminstallation, commissioning and maintenance, as well as to attend meetings andconferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required.
• Working knowledge of and programming skills for the Bristol Babcock 33xx and ControlWave
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal guidance or supervision.
• Proven experience in configuring and developing HMI applications in various versions ofWonderware InTouch and in utilizing ArchestrA System Platform.
• PC-based skills, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Pointand Project).
• Ability to learn additional and/or new programming languages and skills as needed.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance