Automation Engineer - Gas Pipeline Controls & HMIs

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to plan, design, program, and support automation at natural gas pipeline compressor stations and related facilities.

Role involves PLC/RTU programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bristol Babcock 33xx) and PC-based HMI work (Wonderware InTouch). Travel to sites for commissioning, installation oversight, and troubleshooting is expected. Adherence to codes and safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience designing and programming PLC/RTU systems (AB, Siemens, Bristol Babcock).
• Experience developing PC-based HMI applications (Wonderware InTouch).
• Ability to read electrical, control and instrumentation drawings and CAD/ drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program, implement and support automation at compressor stations and facilities.
• Design and test PLC/RTU and HMI systems and networked automation.
• Provide on-site commissioning, installation oversight and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure proper integration and safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

System integration

Electrical drawings review

Project coordination

MS Office

Tools

Wonderware InTouch

ArchestrA System Platform

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Bristol Babcock 33xx RTU

Job description

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to plan, design, program, and support automation at natural gas pipeline compressor stations and related facilities.

Role involves PLC/RTU programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bristol Babcock 33xx) and PC-based HMI work (Wonderware InTouch). Travel to sites for commissioning, installation oversight, and troubleshooting is expected. Adherence to codes and safety standards is required.