Control Systems Specialist/Engineer

ONEOK Services Company LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK seeks a Control Systems Specialist/Engineer to develop and support PLC and HMI systems for refinery operations. You will commission new facilities, troubleshoot automation, and ensure cybersecurity for OT devices.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Engineering, and training for staff on new equipment deployed in projects. The incumbent works under limited supervision with on-call rotation and up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• PLC and HMI programming knowledge and experience.
• Experience with OT/ICS environments and cybersecurity concepts.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under time pressure.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops PLC and HMI programs for new construction or maintenance projects.
• Provide assistance and analysis regarding industrial control systems to operations and engineering.
• Investigates new technology and methods to reduce hardware costs and labor in automation.
• Ensure cybersecurity for OT devices and integrate secure solutions.
• Provide project management oversight and training for operations on new equipment.
• Offer Tier 2 support for control systems, instrumentation, and equipment.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Control Systems

OT/ICS

Problem Solving

Education

Technical or Engineering Degree

Tools

Accuload

Omni

Job description

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

The Control Systems Specialist/Engineer provides control system development and support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems. Commissions new facilities and troubleshoots and supports existing systems for ONEOK Refined Product & Crude operations. This job is safety-sensitive and subject to DOT and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations.

Job Profile Summary

The incumbent works under limited supervision and performs a full range of responsibilities within the Controls Technology group. Although guidelines are established, the position requires the ability to deal with anomalies on a regular basis. Broad use and/or application of advanced principles/theories/concepts in applicable discipline plus a good working knowledge of other related fields. Compiles, examines or analyzes information and provides resolutions to a diverse range of moderate to complex problems/issues where an evaluation of identifiable factors is regularly required. Works under minimal supervision with little instruction on day-to-day work and only general instruction on new projects/assignments. Work is generally evaluated on completion to ensure objectives have been met. On-call support with rotating shifts. Up to 30% travel may be required. Title, grade, and wage will be commensurate with background, skills, and experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Designs and develops industrial control system solutions including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs to address operational needs for new construction projects, maintenance projects or operational requests.
• Provide assistance and analysis regarding industrial control systems to commercial, operations and engineering.
• Investigates new technology, along with methods to reduce hardware costs and labor expenses as it relates to automation.
• Ensure compliance with company Cybersecurity efforts through evaluation, configuration and deployment of secure solutions for Operation Technology (OT) devices.
• Provides automation solution estimates to project managers, facility engineers, and others.
• Provide creative engineered designs for PLC programming.
• Provide project management and oversight for assigned projects, including expansion, regulatory and modification projects at ONEOK.
• Follow Project Life Cycle and OMS to ensure that all projects meet quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Develop and present training for Operations on new or specialized equipment installed as part of project deployment.
• Provides Tier 2 support for Operations technician role, including technical support for control systems, instrumentation and equipment, provide programming, commissioning and troubleshooting support for loading rack electronic presets (Accuload), Provides technical support for flowcomputer equipment (Omni), provides commissioning and troubleshooting assistance with network, serial and wireless communication systems utilized for facility operation.
• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline.
• Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

Technical or engineering degree preferred. Substantial direct experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: PLC and HMI platforms.
• Knowledge of: Computer systems utilized in OT/ICS environments, including software management, industrial communication protocols, common programming languages, and database configuration.
• Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions.
• Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures.
• Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives.
• Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Physical Demands/Requirements

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally).
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently).
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly).
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally).
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally).
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally).
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally).
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally).
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally).
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally).
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally).
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally).
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally).
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly).
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly).
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly).
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly).
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently).
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently).
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally).
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly).
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently).
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently).
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly).

Working Conditions/Environment

Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently).
• Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally).
• Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally).
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly).
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly).

Travel

Travel up to 30% may be required.

Driving

Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Equal Opportunity

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

Accommodation Request

To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

Company Description

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.