Associate SCADA Specialist

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Transfer is seeking a SCADA Associate Specialist to perform system support and maintenance for a pipeline SCADA system. This role involves learning and adhering to department and project standards, understanding team roles and goals, and reporting status to management, team members, and clients under direct supervision. The specialist will acquire knowledge of available tools and procedures, including databases and graphical displays for control center operations. They will collaborate with the Engineering Department, CRM, and Control Center on projects to integrate remote field sites into the SCADA system, determining necessary points. The role includes participating in detailed CAT and point-to-point testing to meet regulatory requirements, and working with the Network group to configure and test communications between the SCADA System and remote automation devices. Additionally, the specialist will assist field technicians in troubleshooting data and communication issues in a real-time environment and provide 24x7 support to the Control Center on a rotational basis. Documenting changes, obtaining approvals, and submitting them are also key responsibilities, along with performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
0-2 or more years of experience with SCADA systems.
OASyS DNA SCADA experience is a plus but other SCADA Systems experience will be considered.
Refined Products, Gas, and/or Liquids pipeline experience preferred with a working knowledge of measurement technologies, process control automation, device protocols, networking, and telecommunications.
Strong problem solving, technical, and functional skills with the ability to multi-task.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and be willing to learn.
Knowledge of file structures, data structures, graphics editors and scientific programming languages.
Adhere to good programming practices and strict testing standards.
Experience working with the Windows operating system and system administration.
Must be able to follow controlled procedures, adhere to database and display standards and change management procedures.
Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Independently prioritize work to handle multiple concurrent projects to achieve results.
Must be able to take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations and field personnel.

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of real-time systems, particularly SCADA systems, PLCs and/or Flow Computers is preferred. Other automation and IT Systems experience will be considered.
An individual with software development experience, preferably in the .Net environment, and experience working with SQL Server, Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual Source Safe is highly desirable.
A basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics, with particular attention to leak detection and product batch tracking.
A basic understanding of RTU communication protocols and TCP/ IP communications.
OASyS DNA 7.5 SCADA application with remote site integration experience.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow department and project standards and procedures.
Learn team role and how to contribute towards team goals.
Work under direct supervision and report status of assigned responsibilities to IT SCADA management, team members, and clients.
Acquire knowledge on available tools and procedures.
Work with the Engineering Department, CRM and Control Center on projects to determine points that need to be brought back into the SCADA system when performing SCADA integration of remote field sites.
Participate in detailed CAT and point to point testing to meet regulatory requirements.
Work closely with the Network group to configure and test communications from the SCADA System to remote automation devices.
Work with field technicians in a real-time environment to troubleshoot data and communication problems between the remote automation devices and SCADA.
Provide 24x7 support to the Control Center on a rotational basis.
Document changes, obtain required approvals, and submit changes.