Analyst, Electrical & Instrumentation

Plains All American • Midland, TX

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About The Position

Plains has an opening for an Analyst, Electrical & Instrumentation in its Operations Technical Services group. This corporate role has a significant field integration requirement. The successful candidate will maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and develop Plains’ controls and automation systems, and will share knowledge and cross-train with peers for support. The position reports to the Supervisor, Automation & Integration.

The role supports pipeline operations by working with HMIs, PLCs, SCADA systems, communications equipment, and electrical and instrumentation technicians. The position is classified as Regular. Plains states that employees and eligible dependents can participate in its group benefit plan starting on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering technology or an electrical/technical certification.
• Three years’ experience in instrumentation and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and operation, as well as motor relay equipment.
• Experience diagnosing communications hardware, including radio equipment, satellite, and leased circuits.
• Ability to reconfigure existing PLCs and work toward programming new installations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of data communications interfaces and protocols, with a thorough understanding of TCP/IP networks.
• Ability to articulate Control Center needs associated with data acquisition in pipeline operations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Thorough understanding of electronic controls and PLC/SCADA program development.
• Proficiency in AC/DC theory and a complete understanding of electrical wiring, including inputs and outputs to field devices.
• Competence in basic ladder logic and function block diagram programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work priorities and manage multiple projects with short turnaround times.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Program, update, and modify human machine interfaces (HMIs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as required and prescribed.
• Coordinate with instrumentation and electrical technicians to install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain programmable control processors and SCADA communication equipment.
• Configure enterprise-level routers, switches, and firewalls, including Cisco and SonicWall equipment.
• Establish SCADA interfaces through radios, satellite, and leased lines.
• Communicate problems and undertake or coordinate necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Document and describe common and vendor-supplied software required to perform diagnostics and programming.
• Investigate the feasibility of alternate design approaches and analyze data exchange protocols.
• Identify the impact of program changes on existing software and processes, and recommend changes to management or supervision regarding equipment that controls pipeline operations.
• Work with industry specialists to determine suitable applications and programming technologies.
• Maintain and track changes to existing software and hardware pertaining to SCADA systems.
• Perform and document authorized changes while maintaining system integrity.

Benefits

• Top-tier group benefit plan for employees and eligible dependents, with participation available from the first day of employment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Top-tier benefits program designed to support employee safety, health, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree