Automation Control Specialist

WhiteWater; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a professional to provide operational support for natural gas and NGL pipelines. The role includes troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems, designing control systems, and supervising contract labor. Candidates must have a technical degree with at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent benefits including a 401(k) match, medical, and dental coverage. Candidates must be able to work in various conditions and possess good communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program development or troubleshooting all Allen Bradley PLC software platforms.
• Expert level understanding of automation technology such as sensors and PID loop control.
• Ability to work overtime and in changing climate conditions.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC electrical circuits and maintain safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI equipment.
• Design and construct control systems for the pipeline.
• Supervise contract labor for automation system improvements.
• Supervise 3rd party contract labor and manage vendor relationships.
• Review bids, specs and approval docs from design through implementation.
• Ensure safety, reliability and cost effectiveness of technology.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication with Modbus and SCADA

Electrical circuit repair

Process optimization

Education

Technical Degree/Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC software

AB CompactLogic

AB ControlLogic

Fisher ROC RTU

Job description

Job Summary

This position will provide operational support, troubleshooting, process optimization, programming and Human Machine Interface (HMI) support on natural gas pipelines, NGL pipelines and associated compressor stations. This position will be based out of the Lake Charles, LA office.

Position Functions

• Maintain, install and troubleshoot issues with process control software including pipeline equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and human machine interface (HMI) equipment.
• Improve long-term PLC equipment reliability and support the implementation process of PLC automation technology strategies.
• Design and participate in the construction of control systems throughout the pipeline.
• Support the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all pipeline automation equipment.
• Supervise and inspect 3rd party contract labor used to construct or improve automation systems.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships with various providers such as automation technology service providers and PLC control system providers.
• Review bids, specifications and approval documentation for each project and manage the process from design through implementation.
• Comply with safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of technology used to meet business requirements.
• Stay current with automation control best practices and interpreting industry regulations applicable to WhiteWater Midstream policies and standards, identify changes in codes and standards and propose new developments in automation.
• Correct system hazards, analyze malfunctioning systems and identify safe, cost-effective solutions to resolve inefficient operations.

Requirements

• Technical Degree/Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of related experience in program development or troubleshooting all Allen Bradley PLC software platforms.
• Familiar with AB CompactLogic, AB ControlLogic and Fisher ROC RTU.
• Must have communication experience with cellular, satellite, Modbus and SCADA.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical circuits.
• Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program.
• Expert level understanding and demonstrated ability to program and/or configure automation technology such as sensors, PID loop control, data communications, and other electrical machines.
• Knowledge of Pipeline & Terminal business processes and equipment such as mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement equipment, and tank level measurement equipment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call-outs and emergencies.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and capable of working in tight spaces, climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a team and take direction from supervisors, fluency in English is required.

Benefits

Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.