Automation & Controls Specialist - Gas Station Ops
Kinder Morgan Inc.
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Job summary
Kinder Morgan in Brentwood, TN is seeking an automation specialist to support compressor station automation systems and related facilities. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining turbines, engines, PLC programs, and HMI nodes, while coordinating with Automation Engineers and Operations staff to ensure reliable plant operations.
Candidates should have 2–5 years in industrial automation, familiarity with gas compression facilities, and proficiency in RSLogix 5/5000, WonderWare, and Siemens
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in operations, maintenance and/or capital project support of industrial automation systems.
- Familiarity with natural gas compression facilities and rotating machinery.
- Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting, including ladder logic and structured text.
- Experience with WonderWare HMI/SCADA or equivalent is required.
- Strong knowledge of NEC, electrical safety standards and PPE basics.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation and compressor controls issues.
- Maintain turbines, engines, and PLC programs in unit controllers and ancillary equipment.
- Support SCADA data transfer and multiple control platforms.
- Develop and troubleshoot HMI nodes and provide training to Operations staff.
- Assist in capital project scoping, design reviews and commissioning.
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Job description
Kinder Morgan in Brentwood, TN is seeking an automation specialist to support compressor station automation systems and related facilities. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining turbines, engines, PLC programs, and HMI nodes, while coordinating with Automation Engineers and Operations staff to ensure reliable plant operations.
Candidates should have 2–5 years in industrial automation, familiarity with gas compression facilities, and proficiency in RSLogix 5/5000, WonderWare, and Siemens
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