SCADA Programming Technician

HF Sinclair•Evanston, WY

About The Position

Basic FunctionHF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a SCADA Programming Technician. This position conducts mid to high level hardware/software field assignments for the Pipeline/Terminal SCADA department under minimal supervision. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.Job Duties (functions considered essential as defined by ADA) Develops and designs control systems for pipeline/terminal control Programs PLC’s for the design and implementation of windows based software Maintains and programs PLCs and field HMIs Designs and sets up network structures for field communication Conducts communication testing for field sites Develops system application specifications utilizing business knowledge and tests developed programs to ensure proper functionality and implementation Establishes processes to resolve problems and provides top tier support to system operators and field personnel on the use of field SCADA systems Develops and maintains system documentation, and documents current field site network configuration and user requirements Provides Communication (SAT) PLC Programming, Wonderware and/or ClearSCADA software maintenance, and the upkeep of field server and data Relocates technical equipment to and from an assigned location Work with all departments and 3rd party companies concerning SCADA Assist I&E group with troubleshooting field issues Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of on-the-job experience is required.
A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
Mid-level knowledge of PLC programming, VSAT communication, Networking, and HMI displays.
Good organizational, time-management, ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbally and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Control operations experience is preferred.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field is preferred.
Experience with GE PLC’s, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware Intouch Software, Clear SCADA, Software and Proficy Machine addition.

Responsibilities

Develops and designs control systems for pipeline/terminal control
Programs PLC’s for the design and implementation of windows based software
Maintains and programs PLCs and field HMIs
Designs and sets up network structures for field communication
Conducts communication testing for field sites
Develops system application specifications utilizing business knowledge and tests developed programs to ensure proper functionality and implementation
Establishes processes to resolve problems and provides top tier support to system operators and field personnel on the use of field SCADA systems
Develops and maintains system documentation, and documents current field site network configuration and user requirements
Provides Communication (SAT) PLC Programming, Wonderware and/or ClearSCADA software maintenance, and the upkeep of field server and data
Relocates technical equipment to and from an assigned location
Work with all departments and 3rd party companies concerning SCADA
Assist I&E group with troubleshooting field issues
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.