Automation & Controls Engineer

Flint Hills; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team at an industry-leading refining company as an Automation & Controls Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement advanced automation systems, manage technical projects, and provide critical support for pipeline and terminal operations. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you'll work in a flexible hybrid environment that encourages personal growth and professional development. If you're a self-motivated individual with strong planning skills and a passion for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a company that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC systems and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation systems and electrical power distribution.
• Provide 24x7 support for pipeline and terminal automation systems.

Skills

PLC Programming

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Automation Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years of experience in automation

Tools

Schneider Modicon PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA

SQL Database Systems

Job description

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual with high integrity and strong planning skills to work as an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Pipelines and Terminals ICE engineering team at our Wichita, KS headquarters.

We're looking for a candidate that is contribution motivated to foster teamwork and can find solutions to problems in the absence of rigid specifications and standards. A high level of initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential as you manage technical projects and find and communicate solutions to customers, peers, and management.

Our Team

The ICE Engineering Team (Instrument, Control, Electrical) is a group of approximately 17 Electrical Engineering professionals that provide design, implementation and commissioning support for 4000 miles of pipeline, approximately 30 refined fuels and asphalt terminals, and 30 fertilizer terminals. This team has responsibility for all things electrical and manages both power and control systems design.

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company, we are privately owned, you are eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement (after initial training) and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!

What You Will Do

• Designing, implementing, and commissioning terminal instrumentation, automation systems, process control solutions, and electrical power distribution systems
• Performing PLC/HMI programming, equipment configuration, design, and drawing reviews
• Managing electrical and automation projects from scope definition to commissioning support
• Developing and maintaining standards and best practices related to electrical and control system design
• Integrating process control equipment with other process and business systems
• Providing 24x7 production support and troubleshooting for pipeline and terminal automation systems

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical or Bachelor's degree in an electrical or computer engineering discipline OR 5+ years of work experience in the automation and electrical field
• Experience with PLC systems
• Willing and able to be part of a 24x7 on-call rotation (Typically 5 weeks/year)
• Willing and able to travel 10-25% of the time, (travel averages around 10% but can have sustained peaks above that and is driven by project schedule and workload)
• Willing and able to participate in the DOT Operator Qualification Program

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Schneider Modicon PLC systems
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system
• Understanding of Process Control communication systems (Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience working with instrumentation equipment (temperature, pressure, flow, level transmitters, etc.)
• Experience with DTN Guardian3 Host systems
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems and Hazard Analysis Methods
• Familiarity with Reliability Engineering concepts
• Experience supporting the petrochemicals industry and/or fuel and asphalt terminals
• Experience with NFPA 70E and Electrical Safe Work Programs
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• Experience with systems administration (managing hardware and software, security, and specifications)
• Previous experience in SQL database systems (Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL)
• The ability to develop scripts for automation (Batch, PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash)

This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).