Ignition SCADA Specialist

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); Ibrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Kinder Morgan is seeking a SCADA Specialist to support, develop, and maintain real-time Ignition systems across the Terminals unit. You will implement SCADA projects, configure applications, and build data interfaces with IT and operations teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining graphics, alarms, tag structures, and ensuring adherence to Kinder Morgan standards while migrating elements from AVEVA System Platform to Ignition where appropriate. Hybrid work options available.

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA or real-time systems.
• Experience configuring and developing Ignition applications.
• Experience with Ignition Perspective.
• Familiarity with IT, SCADA and network standards.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.

Mansioni

• Provide SCADA system administration and support for operation teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain SCADA applications and reports.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering to implement interfaces and data flows.
• Develop graphics, alarm strategies, and tag structures in Ignition.
• Create documentation and ensure standards compliance.

Conoscenze

Ignition SCADA

Ignition Perspective

Python

SQL

JavaScript

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Strumenti

Ignition

AVEVA System Platform

SQL Database

Descrizione del lavoro

What We Are Looking For

• The SCADA specialist will take a role in support, development, and maintenance of real-time Ignition System that operates within the Terminals business unit. Work includes developing SCADA applications, measurement, and control center automation tools.
• The SCADA Specialist will participate in or be responsible for implementing SCADA system projects related to new or modified facilities. This work may include application configuration, application design and development, SQL database, SCADA System support, graphics development, and other activities by Kinder Morgan SCADA policies, procedures, and standards.
• As a secondary concentration, the SCADA Specialist will also support legacy AVEVA System Platform Responsibilities include reviewing, troubleshooting, and interpreting existing System Platform object models, scripts, graphics, and application logic to facilitate standardization and migration efforts into Ignition. The role will contribute to developing new Ignition templates, UDTs, tag structures, and application models based on existing AVEVA implementations across multiple terminal facilities.

What You Will Do

• Work as part of a team to provide SCADA system administration, management, and support functions where support includes day-to-day activities required to support the departments that use the SCADA System.
• Ensure that KM SCADA system procedures and standards are met.
• Participate in or be directly responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of SCADA-related applications, SQL databases, and reports while following existing standards.
• Participate in or be directly responsible for working with business groups or other IT staff to provide and/ or develop data interfaces between business and SCADA applications.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to ensure that application, graphic, and report design meet customer requirements.
• Provide SCADA hardware and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel as needed.
• Participate with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance, diagnosing problems, etc. related to IT Standard operating systems and databases.
• Participate with IT Telecommunications personnel to review network design, maintenance issues, monitoring, etc.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to application design, graphics, alarm management, procedures, standards, and operational support.
• Analyze and interpret existing AVEVA System Platform implementations across terminal locations to identify reusable standards, operational workflows, and control philosophies.
• Assist in the design and development of equivalent or enhanced functionality within Ignition, including migration of graphics, alarm strategies, object models, tag structures, and reporting capabilities.

Minimum requirements:

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience with Ignition SCADA System, Automation, or real-time systems support
• Experience with writing scripts in Ignition
• Experience with Ignition Perspective
• Strong initiative with a strong desire to learn
• Familiarity with IT, SCADA, and network architectural standards
• Ability to understand and apply fundamental programming principles in the development of modular, reusable, and scalable applications.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have reasonable typing skills to complete required work effectively
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new technology
• Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Physical Demands

• Majority of time will be spent at a workstation typing and using a mouse. (Significant repetitive motion with fingers)
• Occasional moderate lifting of workstations or monitors

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with options for Hybrid schedule.
• At times during projects and startups, extra hours will be required to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Shared after-hours callout (7x 24) as part of a team is required
• Occasional travel may be required

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.