Plant Controls Specialist

Atmos Energy•Justin, TX

About The Position

The Plant Controls Specialist provides technical support for the installation, operation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of control, measurement, and SCADA equipment at engines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, and well facilities. The role reviews control, measurement, and SCADA information and facility performance, schedules necessary maintenance, and implements modifications to improve facility efficiency, accuracy, integrity, monitoring, and control capabilities. It also performs plant code-compliance activities, maintains records demonstrating compliance with Company and regulatory requirements, and supports responsiveness to system emergencies. The specialist works with supervision, the work group, gas control, and engineering organizations to define and recommend control, measurement, and SCADA requirements for new installations. The position works in a field environment and requires the ability to perform physical activities such as operating valves, lifting and carrying materials, climbing ladders, walking, and bending or stooping. As a safety-sensitive role, it requires pre- and post-employment screenings, including DOT/PHMSA-related drug testing and motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering technology, electronics, computer science, or a related field and two years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of gas pipeline facilities; or a high school diploma or GED and three years of related experience in those areas.
Ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.
Ability to apply research methods and/or advanced statistical and mathematical skills.
Basic computer skills to use software applications for developing documents, reports, and graphics.
Ability to generate 125 foot-pounds of pushing and pulling force at a contact point of 70 inches.
Ability to generate 105 foot-pounds of vertical downward force at a contact point of 70 inches.
Ability to lift and carry 38 pounds.
Ability to ascend and descend 30 ladder rungs.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
Ability to walk a distance of 500 feet.
Acute sense of sight and hearing, corrected or uncorrected, and a strong sense of smell.
Ability to perform occasional physical activities including bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and/or lifting.
Complete required pre- and post-employment screenings, including drug testing as outlined by DOT and PHMSA and motor vehicle record background checks.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for installation, operation, and maintenance of control, measurement, and SCADA equipment related to engines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, and well facilities.
Test, calibrate, and maintain engine and compressor control equipment, including associated PLC and DCS systems.
Test, calibrate, and maintain auxiliary equipment, gas conditioning, well, and other associated control equipment.
Review control, measurement, and SCADA information within the assigned area and schedule required operations and maintenance activities to increase accuracy and integrity.
Review facility performance and implement maintenance or modifications to improve efficiency, monitoring, and control capabilities.
Perform required code-compliance activities related to plant facilities.
Perform measurement testing, calibration, and routine maintenance activities related to plant facilities.
Maintain accurate records demonstrating compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.
Perform activities that assure and support responsiveness to system emergencies.
Interface with supervision, the work group, gas control, and engineering organizations to define and recommend control, measurement, and SCADA requirements for new installations.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan with matching and fixed annual company contribution
Basic life insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Holidays and paid time off
Parental leave
Health education and improvement programs
Employer contribution to a health savings account when enrolled in a high-deductible health plan
Employee assistance program
Employee education assistance program and tuition reimbursement
Pregnancy and parenting support
Caregiver support program
Identity theft protection
Individual retirement savings plan contributions, including a Roth option
Investment advice and management
Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Supplemental term life insurance
Employee and dependent life insurance
Employee and dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance