Specialist - SCADA (Houston, TX)

Kinder Morgan•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SCADA Specialist supports and maintains real-time SCADA systems operating across North America for products and natural gas pipelines. The role supports and develops applications for natural gas and products pipelines, measurement, and control center automation. The Specialist participates in or leads implementation of SCADA projects for new or modified facilities, including application configuration, design and development, graphics development, and related work in accordance with Kinder Morgan SCADA policies, procedures, and standards. The position works with SCADA team members, business groups, IT personnel, Engineering, Control Center, and Operations to administer systems, implement applications and interfaces, and provide hardware and software support. It also develops documentation and may support measurement applications, security card systems, and general IT systems, depending on team responsibilities and geography. The role is based in a standard office environment with standard hours. Project work and startups may require long hours, and sharing after-hours callout coverage as part of a 24/7 group is required. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or relevant work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of work experience supporting SCADA, automation, or real-time systems.
Experience with a current SCADA system platform such as GeoSCADA or Ignition.
Basic programming skills and experience.
Familiarity with IT, SCADA, and/or telecommunications architectural standards.
Ability to understand and apply object-oriented methodologies in application development.
Experience with SQL databases and stored procedures.
Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or Python, and familiarity with the .NET library.
Reasonable typing skills to complete required work.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Excellent English-language skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn new technology rapidly.
Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and apply strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to perform significant repetitive finger motion while typing and using a mouse; occasional moderate lifting of workstations or monitors may be required.
Availability to share after-hours callout coverage; project and startup work may require long hours.
Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

SCADA or automation experience in pipeline and/or liquid terminal industries.
Good understanding of PLC logic control and function.
Networking experience within a telecommunications department.

Responsibilities

Provide SCADA system administration and management as part of a group.
Ensure compliance with Kinder Morgan SCADA system procedures and standards.
Analyze, design, and implement SCADA applications, HMI graphics, and reports in accordance with existing standards.
Work with business groups and IT staff to provide or develop data interfaces between business and SCADA applications.
Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to ensure application, graphic, and report designs meet customer requirements.
Provide SCADA system hardware and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel.
Work with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance and diagnose issues related to standard operating systems and databases.
Work with IT Telecommunications personnel on network design, maintenance issues, and monitoring.
Develop documentation related to application and graphic design and use, and related procedures.
Depending on team responsibilities and geography, support and configure measurement applications that collect flow computer information, security card systems, and general IT applications, servers, desktops, and printers.
Share after-hours callout coverage as part of a 24/7 group.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance.
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employees and dependents.
401(k) with employer and employee contributions.
Company-funded pension plan.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Flexible work schedule.
Voluntary benefit plans.
Discretionary annual incentive plan.