Automation & Commissioning Engineer — Natural Gas Facilities

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Programs

Service Awards

Educational Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental & Maternity Leave

401K

Job summary

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is seeking an Automation and Commissioning Specialist II to lead the automation work on major capital projects across compression, measurement, and storage facilities. The role is based in Independence, KS, with eligible siting in Wichita and Kansas City locations as well.

The ideal candidate will excel in PLC programming, SCADA/HMI, EFM, and electrical design, and will guide projects from initial design through in-service commissioning, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical discipline with automation experience including PLCs, HMIs, gas measurement, and flow control.
• 5 years of related experience in natural gas facilities (gas measurement, gas quality, pressure and flow control, compressor station maintenance, control systems).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/instrumentation drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• Understanding of reciprocating/turbine engines and SCADA/DCS systems.
• Willingness to travel >75% and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees all commissioning aspects of capital projects.
• Implement control systems and electronic measurement (EFM), PLC, HMI and SCADA for natural gas projects.
• Develop project scope, estimates, and justifications for capital projects.
• Reviews engineering drawings and performs calculations.
• Acts as subject matter expert in automation (PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, Electrical and Instrumentation).
• Configure and program automation systems including safety and gas systems.
• Audit installations to ensure compliance with designs and specifications.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI (Human Machine Interface)

SCADA

Electrical design

Flow measurement

Gas quality

Project leadership

Industrial automation

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming software

Job description

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is seeking an Automation and Commissioning Specialist II to lead the automation work on major capital projects across compression, measurement, and storage facilities. The role is based in Independence, KS, with eligible siting in Wichita and Kansas City locations as well.

The ideal candidate will excel in PLC programming, SCADA/HMI, EFM, and electrical design, and will guide projects from initial design through in-service commissioning, while mentoring