Controls Automation Specialist at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Carteret, New Jersey

Job Description:

Position Description

Primary purpose:

• The Controls-Automation Specialist will take a role in the support, development, and maintenance of PLCs that operate within North America for the Terminals business unit. Work includes developing applications for Terminals measurement and control center automation.


• The Controls-Automation Specialist will participate in or be responsible for implementing PLC and SCADA system projects related to new or modified facilities. This work may include designing and testing of Allen Bradley PLC's, application configuration, application design and development, SQL database support, SCADA System database support, graphics development, and other activities by Kinder Morgan SCADA policies, procedures, and standards.


• The Controls-Automation Specialist will also perform support with regard to PLC logic and programming for field devices, along with providing field support and supervision of contractors or union employees in the field.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 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.


• Ensure that KM SCADA system procedures and standards are met.


• Participate in or be directly responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing Allen Bradley PLC's, SCADA-related applications, SQL databases, TopTech TMS5 & up reports while following existing standards.


• 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.


• Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to ensure that application, graphic, and report design meet customer requirements.


• Provide PLC, SCADA system hardware, and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel as needed.


• Participate with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance and diagnose problems related to IT Standard operating systems and databases.


• Participate with IT Telecommunications personnel to review network design, maintenance issues, monitoring, etc.


• Develop documentation related to the design and the use of applications, graphics, procedures, etc.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:
Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience with Allen Bradley Controllogix PLC's, Automation or real-time systems support


• Experience in the AVEVA System platform


• 2 or more years direct work experience with DeviceNet, Modbus RTU-TCP, GE or Emerson PLCs, TCP/IP and DH+.


• Ability to understand and apply Object Oriented methodologies.


• A basic understanding of PID loops.


• Experience with writing scripts in Wonderware Archestra and InTouch


• Experience with Archestra OMI


• Strong initiative with a strong desire to learn.
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS-Excel, MS-Word & MS-Teams
  
  
  • Proficient program development using .NET 4.0+, C#, VB and SQL
  
  
  
  

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must have reasonable typing skills to complete required work effectively


• Strong organizational and documentation skills


• Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to learn new technology


• Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes


• Must be able to manage multiple tasks.


• 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.

Physical demands:

• Majority of time will be spent at a workstation typing and using a mouse. (Significant repetitive motion with fingers)


• Occasional moderate lifting of workstations or monitors


• Occasional need to go into the field of an operating petro-chemical terminal to diagnose and troubleshoot field issues with contractors or union instrumentation teams.

Working conditions:

• Standard office environment with options for flexible hours and telecommuting


• At times during projects and startups extra hours will be required to ensure work is completed in a timely manner


• Shared after-hours callout (7x 24) as part of a group is required


• Occasional travel may be required

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• SCADA or Automation related experience in liquid terminals Industries


• Working knowledge of PLC logic control and function

• Networking experience within a Telecom department or similar

Other responsibilities: Each SCADA group may have other systems and responsibilities based on personnel and geography. This may include:

• Support and configuration of measurement applications collecting flow computer information


• Support and configuration of security card systems


• General IT support for applications, servers, desktop, printers, etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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