Specialist - SCADA IT

Position Description

Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long-term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds. Dedicated to providing security to our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), a retirement contribution (pension plan) and more.

Join our team and help shape the present and future of North America's energy infrastructure with a career at Kinder Morgan.

Primary purpose:

• The (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) SCADA Specialist will take a role in the support, development, and maintenance of real-time SCADA systems that operate within North America for the Terminals business unit. Work includes developing applications for Terminals measurement and control center automation.
• 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 support, SCADA System database 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 7 years of work experience with SCADA AVEVA System Platform, Automation or real-time systems support
• Experience in the AVEVA System platform
• Experience with writing scripts in Wonderware Archestra
• Experience with Archestra 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
• Proficient program development using .NET 4.0 , C#, VB and SQL

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.

• 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

• Standard office environment with options for flexible hours and telecommuting
• 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

• SCADA or Automation related experience in liquid terminals Industries
• Understanding of PLC logic control and function
• Networking experience within a Telecom department or similar

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, desktop, printers, etc.

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

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 opportunity 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.

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.