Analyst, Electrical & Instrumentation

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits from day one

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Plains is seeking an Analyst, Electrical & Instrumentation, for the Operations Technical Services group in the Midland, Texas area. The role focuses on maintaining, diagnosing, and developing Plains’ control and automation systems with strong field integration.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or technical certification and 3 years’ experience in instrumentation and PLC programming, plus solid knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and TCP/IP networks. A valid US driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or electrical certification.
• 3 years’ experience in instrumentation and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and motor relay equipment.
• Experience diagnosing communications hardware including radio, satellite, and leased circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Thorough understanding of PLC/SCADA program development.
• Proficient in AC/DC theory and field wiring.

Responsibilities

• Program, update, and modify HMIs and PLCs as required.
• Coordinate with instrumentation and electrical techs to install, configure, commission, and maintain control processors and SCADA equipment.
• Configure enterprise routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, SonicWall).
• Establish SCADA interface through radios, satellite, and leased lines.
• Document and describe software required to perform diagnostics and programming.
• Investigate alternative design approaches and data exchange protocols.
• Evaluate impact of program changes on existing software and processes.
• Work with industry specialists to determine suitable applications and programming technologies.
• Maintain and track changes to SCADA software and hardware.

Skills

Electrical theory

SCADA

PLC programming

HMI configuration

TCP/IP networks

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

SCADA systems

PLCs

HMI

Networking TCP/IP

Job description

Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. Plains currently has an opening for a Analyst, Electrical & Instrumentation, in our Operations Technical Services group. Reporting to the Supervisor, Automation & Integration, the successful candidate will maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and develop Plains’ controls and automation systems. This is a corporate role with a significant field integration requirement. Our ideal candidate is a technically qualified and motivated self-starter who is willing to share knowledge and cross train with peers for support. Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Program, update, and modify human machine interfaces (HMIs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as required and prescribed.
• Coordinate with instrumentation and electrical techs to install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain programmable control processors and SCADA communication equipment.
• Configure enterprise level routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, SonicWall, etc.).
• Establish SCADA interface through radios, satellite, and leased lines.
• Communicate problems and undertake or coordinate necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Document and describe common and vendor-supplied software required to perform diagnostics and programming.
• Investigate the feasibility of alternate design approaches and analyze data exchange protocols.
• Identify the impact of program changes on existing software and processes; recommend changes to management/supervision on equipment that controls pipeline operations.
• Work with other industry specialists to determine the most suitable applications and programming technologies.
• Maintain and track changes to existing software and hardware pertaining to SCADA systems.
• Perform and document authorized changes while maintaining system integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or electrical / technical certification.
• 3 years’ experience in instrumentation and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and operation as well as motor relay equipment.
• Experience diagnosing communications hardware including radio equipment, satellite, and leased circuits.
• Able to reconfigure existing PLCs and work toward programming new installs.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of data communications interfaces and protocols, with thorough understanding of TCP/IP networks.
• Able to articulate Control Center needs associated with aspects of data acquisition in pipeline operations.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Thorough understanding of electronic controls and PLC/SCADA program development.
• Proficient in AC/DC theory with a complete understanding of total electrical wiring including all inputs and outputs to field devices.
• Competent in basic ladder logic and function block diagram programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Office tools (Word / Excel and Outlook).
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to adapt to a change in work priorities and manage multiple projects with short turnaround times.
• Valid US drivers’ license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre‑employment screening.
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment #Plains

Benefits

• Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.
• Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.
• We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team.

Core Values

• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
• Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
• Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, ob
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.