Specialist - SCADA (Houston, TX)

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

Life and Accidental Death & Disability

401(k) with employer/employee contribu

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a SCADA Specialist to support and maintain real-time SCADA systems across North America for products and natural gas pipelines. You will work with IT and operations to design, configure, and develop SCADA applications, graphics, and reports while following KM standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or CS, 3+ years in SCADA/automation, and strong scripting (PowerShell, JavaScript, Python). Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Computer Science; relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with SCADA, automation or real-time systems support.
• Experience in GeoSCADA or Ignition.
• Basic programming skills.
• Familiarity with IT, SCADA and/or telecommunications architecture standards.
• Ability to apply object-oriented methodologies in application development.
• SQL database and stored procedures experience.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel and Word).
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or Python; familiarity with the .NET library.

Responsibilities

• Provide SCADA system administration and management functions as part of a team.
• Ensure KM SCADA system procedures and standards are met.
• Analyze, design and implement SCADA-related applications, HMIs, and reports following standards.
• Collaborate with business groups or IT staff to develop data interfaces between business and SCADA apps.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations to meet customer requirements.
• Provide hardware and software support for SCADA systems in coordination with IT personnel.
• Review system maintenance with IT Infrastructure and diagnose problems.

Skills

SCADA

Automation

SQL

PowerShell

JavaScript

Python

.NET

MS Office

English

Education

BS in Engineering or CS

Tools

GeoSCADA

Ignition

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Primary purpose:

• The (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) SCADA Specialist will take a role in the support and maintenance of real-time SCADA systems that operate within North America for PRODUCTS and NATURAL GAS PIPELINES. We would like to see experience around the support and development of applications used for Natural Gas and Products pipelines, measurement and control center automation.
• The SCADA Specialist will participate in or be responsible for implementation of SCADA system projects related to new or modified facilities. This work may include application configuration, application design and development, graphics development, and other activities in accordance with Kinder Morgan SCADA policies, procedures, and standards.

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work as part of a group to provide SCADA system administration and management functions.
• 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, HMI graphics, 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 system hardware and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel as needed.
• Participate with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance, diagnose problems, etc. related to IT Standard operating systems and databases.
• Participate with IT Telecommunications personnel to review network design, maintenance issues, monitoring, etc.
• Develop documentation related to the design and the use of applications, graphics, applications, procedures, etc.

Other responsibilities

Each SCADA group may have other systems and responsibilities based on personnel and geography. This may include:

• Support and configuration of measurement applications collecting flow computer information
• Support and configuration of security card systems
• General IT support for applications, servers, desktops, printers, etc

What You Need

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience with SCADA, Automation or real-time systems support.
• Experience in current SCADA System platform (GeoSCADA/Ignition)
• Basic programming skills and experience
• Strong initiative with a strong desire to learn
• Familiarity with IT, SCADA and or Telecomm architectural standards.
• Ability to understand and apply Object Oriented methodologies in the development of applications
• SQL database and stored procedure experience
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications including MS-Excel & MS-Word
• Proficient programming in one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or Python, as well as familiarity with the .NET library

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must have reasonable typing skills to effectively complete required work.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent English-language skill, good written and verbal communication skill.
• Ability to learn new technology at a rapid pace.
• Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure is required.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction 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 and hours.
• At times during projects and startups long hours will be required to ensure work is completed.
• Sharing after-hours callout (7x 24) as part of a group is required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities

• SCADA or Automation related experience in Pipeline and/or Liquid Terminals Industries
• Good understanding of PLC logic control and function.
• Networking experience within a Telecomm department

Other responsibilities

Each SCADA group may have other systems and responsibilities based on personnel and geography. This may include:

• Support and configuration of measurement applications collecting flow computer information
• Support and configuration of security card systems
• General IT support for applications, servers, desktops, printers, etc

This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:

• health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents
• retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opprtunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.

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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.