Specialist – Controls

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships is seeking a skilled engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems at process facilities and pipeline control points. You will lead assigned projects, provide day-to-day DCS and PLC automation support, and create automated production reports.

The role requires expertise in DeltaV/OPTO/Allen-Bradley, instrumentation basics, HART, and strong communication skills. Safety and regulatory adherence are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of Fractionator Controls and Advanced Controls preferred.
• Experience programming PLC ladder logic.
• Experience with process historian design/maintenance.
• Familiar with instrumentation basics and HART communications.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems in DeltaV/OPTO/Allen-Bradley.
• Lead on projects or engineering assignments.
• Provide daily DCS and PLC automation support.
• Create and maintain automated production reports.
• Maintain safe working environment and participate in safety programs.
• Develop/modify control logic for equipment changes.
• Update SOPs for Asset Management Team.
• Advise management on safety-related matters to ensure accident-free operations.
• Participate in facility audits as expert on construction techniques.
• Identify training resources and conduct some training as needed.

Skills

PLC Ladder Logic

DeltaV DCS

Allen-Bradley

Instrumentation Basics

HART Communications

MOOBUS

Education

High school diploma

Job description

++Energy Transfer++, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s ++best large employers++, is dedicated to responsibly and ++safely delivering America’s energy++. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a ++sustainable future++ and ++giving back++ to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

++Summary:++

Perform programming tasks in multiple controls applications at process facilities and pipeline control points.

++Essential duties and responsibilities:++

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Design, develop, and implement control system (logic software and hardware) to meet integrated system requirements in DeltaV – OPTO – AllenBradley.
• Serve as lead on assigned projects or engineering assignments.
• Provide day to day DCS and PLC automation support.
• Create and maintain daily and custom automated production reports.
• Works to insure and maintain a safe working environment for self and others by actively participating in safety programs.
• Develops or modifies control logic to meet changes in equipment or equipment operating conditions.
• Develops, maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures for use by Asset Management Team members.
• Advises the Management Team of any safety-related matters to produce an accident free environment.
• Participates in facility audit process as company’s expert on adherence to local, state and federal construction techniques.
• Researches and identifies training resources needed to meet instrumentation and controls training requirements specified in company policies and procedures. Personally conducts some of the training when it is needed

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Fractionator Controls and Advanced Controls preferred
• Ability to program PLC Ladder Logic
• Experience in Process Historian Design and Maintenance
• Experience with instrumentation basics and HART Communications
• Experience with MOOBUSMust be proficient in MS Word and Excel applications
• Intimately familiar with Failsafe Emergency Shutdown Systems and equipment protection fundamentals
• Must be organized and methodical in diagnosing equipment and controls related problems
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with all levels of management and non-management personnel. As a Company representative, the incumbent also interfaces with outside regulatory agencies, customers, contractors, and industry counterparts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

++Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:++

• The Specialist level requires 6 years of job related experience
• The Senior Specialist level requires 8 years of job related experience

++Working Conditions:++

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Work may include confined spaces and may require heavy lifting in excess of 50lbs with or without assistance
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment (which may include, but may not be limited to, necessary respirators)
• Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
• Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
• Reliable attendance at work
• Occasional overnight travel may be required