Plant Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA Field Ops

Atmos Energy Corporation; Ponder (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan – company with

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation seeks a skilled technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of control, measurement, and SCADA equipment associated with engines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, and well facilities.

The role involves testing and calibration of PLC/DCS systems, reviewing performance, coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring code compliance, and maintaining records to meet regulatory requirements. Field work and safety screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication with internal/external customers
• Requires ability to apply research methods and advanced math/statistics
• Basic computer skills to use software for documents, reports, and graphics

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for installation, operation, and maintenance of control, measurement, and SCADA equipment for engines, compressors, and well facilities
• Test, calibrate, and maintain engine and compressor control equipment including PLCs and DCS systems
• Test, calibrate, and maintain auxiliary equipment, gas conditioning, well, and related control equipment
• Review control and SCADA information to plan required operation and maintenance activities
• Review facility performance and implement maintenance or modifications to improve efficiency and control capabilities
• Perform code compliance activities related to plant facilities
• Perform maintenance activities related to plant facilities
• Maintain accurate records to demonstrate regulatory compliance
• Support timely response to system emergencies
• Collaborate with supervision, gas control, and engineering teams to define control and SCADA requirements for new installations

Skills

Communication skills

Numeric skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology, electronics or computer science

GED or high school diploma with 3+ years related experience

Tools

PLC

DCS

Job description

Atmos Energy Corporation seeks a skilled technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of control, measurement, and SCADA equipment associated with engines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, and well facilities.

The role involves testing and calibration of PLC/DCS systems, reviewing performance, coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring code compliance, and maintaining records to meet regulatory requirements. Field work and safety screenings apply.