Process Controls Engineer - LNG

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

Primary purpose:

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for all control systems within the LNG facility. This will include working with technicians and other engineers on control systems philosophies, control system architectures, and modifying programming as needed for PLC’s and HMI devices.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain and modify existing systems including Rockwell ControlLogix PLC’s and WonderWare HMI applications
• Implement controls changes in an operating environment (graphics, logic, alarm setpoints, tuning, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve control system and WonderWare performance issues
• Provide technical oversight of process control systems, safety instrumented systems and data acquisition systems
• Maintain control system documentation (Cause/Effect Diagrams) and software version control
• Maintain & troubleshoot SCADA servers, switches, and computers on the controls network
• Provide support for the maintenance of the hardware and software associated with the Operator Training Simulator
• Interface with vendors/suppliers to determine proper control system solutions and applications

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial automation software
• Knowledge reading and interpreting logic diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs and other diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems
• 7 years’ experience in troubleshooting various controls related issues in an operating plant environment, preferably LNG, pipeline or petro-chemical facility.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Computer skills (competent in MS Office, WonderWare, and Windows Operating Systems)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focus
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Physical demands:

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
• Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells

Working conditions:

• May work in low-lit areas
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required. Travel will vary depending upon business needs
• Be available for shift work when applicable
• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device

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

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Prefer experience at an LNG facility, a refinery, or a petrochemical facility
• Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA HMI’s, Wonderware Archestra
• Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA Ethernet networks/Managed switches i.e. Cisco, AB-Stratix,
• Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining Allen Bradley PLC’s, ControlLogix

Other responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
• Project/construction/commissioning and normal operations phase responsibilities

Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

Kinder Morgan is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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.