Associate SCADA Specialist

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships is seeking a SCADA Associate Specialist to perform system support and maintenance for a pipeline SCADA system, including collaboration with Engineering, CRM and Control Center teams.

Ideal candidates have a degree in CS/engineering or related experience, with 0–2+ years in SCADA. The role requires problem solving, teamwork and the ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent; or relevant experience.
• 0–2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• OASyS DNA SCADA experience is a plus; other SCADA systems acceptable.
• Preferred experience in refined products or pipeline environments with measurement tech, control automation and networking.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented with good coding practices and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow department and project standards and procedures.
• Learn team role and contribute toward team goals.
• Report status to IT SCADA management, team members, and clients.
• Acquire knowledge on available tools and procedures.
• Work with Engineering, CRM and Control Center on SCADA integration.
• Participate in CAT and point-to-point testing to meet regulatory requirements.
• Configure and test communications from SCADA to remote devices.
• Provide 24×7 support to the Control Center on a rotational basis.
• Document changes, obtain approvals, and submit changes.
• Travel 0–30% as required.

Skills

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Programming basics

Windows OS administration

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

OASyS DNA

SQL Server

Visual Basic

Visual C++

Visual SourceSafe

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Energy Transfer is seeking a SCADA Associate Specialist to perform system support and maintenance for a pipeline SCADA system including:

• Learn and follow department and project standards and procedures.
• Learn team role and how to contribute towards team goals.
• Work under direct supervision and report status of assigned responsibilities to IT SCADA management, team members, and clients.
• Acquire knowledge on available tools and procedures.
• Databases and Graphical Displays for Control Center Operations.
• Work with the Engineering Department, CRM and Control Center on projects to determine points that need to be brought back into the SCADA system when performing SCADA integration of remote field sites.
• Participate in detailed CAT and point to point testing to meet regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Network group to configure and test communications from the SCADA System to remote automation devices.
• Work with field technicians in a real-time environment to troubleshoot data and communication problems between the remote automation devices and SCADA.
• Provide 24×7 support to the Control Center on a rotational basis.
• Document changes, obtain required approvals, and submit changes
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 0-2 or more years of experience with SCADA systems.
• OASyS DNA SCADA experience is a plus but other SCADA Systems experience will be considered.
• Refined Products, Gas, and/or Liquids pipeline experience preferred with a working knowledge of measurement technologies, process control automation, device protocols, networking, and telecommunications.
• Strong problem solving, technical, and functional skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and be willing to learn.
• Knowledge of file structures, data structures, graphics editors and scientific programming languages.
• Adhere to good programming practices and strict testing standards.
• Experience working with the Windows operating system and system administration.
• Must be able to follow controlled procedures, adhere to database and display standards and change management procedures.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Independently prioritize work to handle multiple concurrent projects to achieve results.
• Must be able to take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations and field personnel

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• A working knowledge of real-time systems, particularly SCADA systems, PLCs and/or Flow Computers is preferred. Other automation and IT Systems experience will be considered.
• An individual with software development experience, preferably in the .Net environment, and experience working with SQL Server, Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual Source Safe is highly desirable.
• A basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics, with particular attention to leak detection and product batch tracking.
• A basic understanding of RTU communication protocols and TCP/ IP communications.
• OASyS DNA 7.5 SCADA application with remote site integration experience.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

• Driving, walking, sitting, standing frequently

• Travel 0 — 30%.