Instrumentation & Control Engineer

NiSource

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Design and install systems that will allow the company to measure, monitor, and control the flow of gas at company facilities and provide support to Operations in the maintenance of those facilities. Drive operational excellence and standardization through continuous improvement efforts and effective partnerships across NiSource. Ensure that work is in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory requirements while ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient and economical manner. Position requires residence within 50 miles of Washington, PA; relocation required if not currently local. KEY RESULTS: Strong employee relations and communications within the department Highly effective team that achieves results while expanding capabilities Strong relationships and collaboration between NiSource peer groups Standardized field SCADA systems that measure, monitor, and control the flow of gas Well managed capital and O&M projects Reliable and efficient technical support to operations departments Effective, knowledgeable, and safety conscious operations personnel Safe, reliable operation of the company's gas facilities Compliance with operating company, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program OR four year ABET accredited program with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
1+ years of relevant job experience in related field.
Good understanding of AC and DC electricity
Good understanding and ability to use various electronic test equipment
Proficient in the use of computers
Good working knowledge of standard PC software
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical knowledge in measurement, pressure regulation, control, and telecommunications
Experienced in working with various telecommunications technologies (radio, telephone, cellular, satellite)
Experienced in leading teams
Experienced in data gathering & analysis
Good working knowledge of gas measurement principals and AGA guidelines
Experienced in the application of the National Electrical Code
Experienced in configuring and/or programming process controllers
Experienced in the use of process instrumentation

Responsibilities

Design small scale gas measurement, monitoring, control, and field SCADA systems in conformance with Company Standards, AGA/API codes, field conditions, and within budget constraints.
Prepare costs estimates and purchase equipment for measurement, monitoring, and control applications.
Manage small to medium scale field SCADA construction projects - coordinate with outside contractors, company employees, and customers.
Implement strategies to replace obsolete equipment and upgrade stations/equipment to meet company and governing body standards
Configure and operate various types of electronic equipment; EFC, RTU, Transmitter, telecommunications equipment, test equipment….
Test and evaluate new measurement, monitoring, control, and telecommunications equipment.
Provide technical assistance to Field Operations problems during and after normal working hours.
Implement best practice opportunities.
Prepare monthly and annual reports as required by the department or regulatory agencies.
Maintain customer-focused working relationships with Operations and Engineering partners , actively seeking and incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders.
Align individual objectives with department goals and projects to ensure that corporate needs and objectives are met, including cost impacts and alternatives to meet budgetary constraints
Attend schools and conferences relating to functions performed by the department; RTU programming, instrumentation, measurement, control, telecommunications, and job specific equipment utilized by the company.