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Specialist - SCADA IT

Job ID #: 31621 Location: TX-HOUSTON

Functional Area: Technology Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

RC/Department: 0117 -IT TERMINALS SCADA SYSTEMS :KMGP

Position Description

Primary purpose:

+ The SCADA system specialist will take a role in the support, development, and maintenance of real-time AVEVA System Platform 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

+ Work as part of a group 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 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, procedures, etc.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education:

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience / specific knowledge:

+ A minimum of 5 years of work experience with SCADA AVEVA System Platform, Automation, or real-time systems support

+ Experience in the AVEVA System platform (Intouch,Historian,ABCIP)

+ Experience with writing scripts in AVEVA System platform.

+ Experience with AVEVA OMI.

+ 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.

+ Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS-Excel & MS-Word

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 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 with options for Hybrid and 9/80 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 group is required

+ Occasional travel may be required

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

+ SCADA or Automation related experience in liquid terminals Industries

+ Understanding of PLC logic control and function.

+ Networking experience within a Telecom department or similar

+ OSIsoft PI software a plus

+ Proficient program development using .NET 4.0+, C#, VB and SQL

* Position may be filled at various levels depending on the job skills and experience of the successful candidate.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.