Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Job ID # : 31432 Location : TX-HOUSTON

Functional Area : Engineering Position Type : Full Time

Experience Required : 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided : No

Education Required : Bachelors Degree

RC / Department : 4050 -ENG SVCES AUTOMATION - EAST : KMGP

Position Description

Primary Purpose : Plan, design, program, implement and support monitoring and control systems utilized in theoperation of natural gas pipeline compressor stations and related facilities. Responsibilities :

Design, program, test and maintain PLC / RTU based automation systems (Primarily AllenBradley PLC, Siemens PLC and Bristol Babcock 33xx RTU systems).

Design, program, test and maintain PC based HMI systems (Primarily Wonderware / AVEVAInTouch 9.5, InTouch 2012, InTouch 2014R2 and InTouch 2020 systems).

Design and implement automation system networks, including specifying and configuringcommunications protocols, communications media and associated hardware.

Read and interpret electrical, control and instrumentation drawings and provide reviews ofdesign / construction drawing packages.

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.

Specify and procure instrumentation and controls related equipment used in automationsystems.

Provide on-site services, including oversight of system installation, leading commissioningefforts and supplying troubleshooting support as required.

Develop contractor bid documents, conduct bid process, select contractor and managecontractor throughout automation capital projects.

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.

Provide engineering support to Operations and Technical Support Personnel for all relatedsoftware and hardware, including end devices.

Accountable for completing tasks with quality, compliance with applicable codes andstandards, and on schedule.

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

Position Requirements

Required :

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.

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.

Extensive, proven experience in successfully designing and programming Allen Bradleyand / or Siemens PLC systems.

Proven experience in configuring and developing HMI applications in various versions ofWonderware InTouch and in utilizing ArchestrA System Platform.

Ability to learn additional and / or new programming languages and skills as needed.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams, electricalschematics, piping and instrument drawings (P&IDs), flow charts and cause and effectdiagrams.

Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal guidance or supervision.

Proficiency in basic engineering skills and possession of well developed analytical andproblem solving skills to address complex technical matters.

Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail while managing multiple assignments withvarious deadlines and responsibility levels.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with bothcompany and non-company personnel to accomplish goals.

PC-based skills, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Pointand Project).

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.

Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during workinghours and occasionally during non-working hours.

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.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to thecompany and its insurers.

Preferred :

Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of automation systems for naturalgas facilities, including compressor stations, storage facilities and processing facilities.

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.

Experience with designing and specifying physical media used in communications, includingbut not limited to copper cabling, fiber optic cabling and radio transmission.

Design and construction knowledge of electrical hazardous area applications (Class 1, Div 1and 2).

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.

Working knowledge of and programming skills for the Bristol Babcock 33xx and ControlWave

series of controllers.

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level will be determined based on experience and skillset. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

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.