Specialist - Controls E/I

Energy Transfer

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About The Position

Energy Transfer owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with a strategic footprint in all of the major domestic production basins. ET is a publicly traded limited partnership with core operations that include complementary natural gas midstream, intrastate and interstate transportation and storage assets; crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL) and refined product transportation and terminal related assets; NGL fractionation; and various acquisition and marketing assets. The Control specialist -E&I will provide technical support to Operation groups; mainly in day-to-day pipeline operation; Troubleshooting/diagnosis issue & provide reliable solution, and support operation projects; design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of gas compressor-stations and liquid pump-station facilities.

Requirements

Required: HS Diploma or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 6+ years related experience in pipeline and/or refinery and/or Plant environment.
Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes.
Ability to develop and present multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.
Strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills.
Experience developing piping, instrument and electrical diagrams.
Must have well developed PC skills, (Microsoft Office: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, MS Project, etc.
Experience/knowledge AB Control/Compact Logix, SLC, PLC5, Siemens S7, GE FANUC 90-70 & 90-30, Schneider PLC equipment and programming, hardwire relay ladder logic, RSView, Wonderware, Mapple and Cimplicity HMI interface software & hardware, SCADA interface, OMNI flow computers and other process control devices.
Experience/Knowledge of Gateway devices; Prosoft, Redline and Digi etc. and communication protocol like modbus, DF1, PCCC, CIP.
Must be a strong team leader as well as active member.
Travel within regional geographic area to and from individual responsible regional area is required

Nice To Haves

Preferred: B.S. degree in electrical / electronic / instrument control technology or 2-year associates/Technical degree with equivalent with 6 to 8 years of pipeline operations, maintenance, engineering and design experience related to area of expertise.
This position commands a wide range of knowledge and experience in dealing with a variety of electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
PLC programming requires the ability to model complex existing or proposed operations by breaking the physical operation into discrete components.
This requires identifying the dependent and independent relationships of some pieces of data and packaging it into a single program.
All the data needs to be interwoven and integrated with established system protective checks to develop an operating control system that interfaces with the host SCADA system to safely and efficiently operate the pipeline facility from a remote location.
The position requires the ability to balance multiple operation projects simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs.
Must be able to set up and work within project teams; follow established department workflow processes; provide clear direction to contractors, construction managers, field technicians and support personnel.
Emphasis is on safety, operations, budget and schedule.
ETAP or SKM or similar electrical software knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge/Experience of Delta V DCS is a plus
Experience dealing with Utility companies for power requirements and contracts negotiations.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with Industry Standards and Specifications in the Electric and Power disciplines (NEC, NFPA 70E, Low Voltage <5Kv, Medium Voltage 5kv-15kv).

Responsibilities

Primary regional electrical/control resource to Field Operations supporting pipeline and terminals, working closely with local operation to diagnose problems and needs of the customers to make appropriate changes and recommendations. Must be able to develop multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.
Provides technical assistance in specifying and troubleshooting electrical & control systems, instrumentation, PLC logic / controllers/ IOs, motors, protective devices, and other electrical equipment as part of pipeline and terminal operations.
Prepares functional specifications and Cause & Effect for PLC systems. Develop or modifies control logic to meet changes in equipment or equipment operating conditions as approved in FS, CE and/or MOC.
Responsible to manage/Lead; scope development, support engineering, design, construction, and startup of assigned electrical & instrumentation-related Operation/Capital projects for pipeline and terminal operations.
Oversees engineering performed by in-house designers and outside contracting firms. Review Engineering drawing to ensure it follow company standard.
Ensures compliance with DOT, PHMSA Regulations, Cyber Security (TSA) and CRM.
Provide training as needed for local I&E’s and operations/maintenance personnel.
Responsible to review project specifications and designs related to electrical equipment, facility power, power studies, utility feeds/distribution/connections/contracts/contract strategies, as related to projects or company goals.
Ability to balance multiple operation tasks and/or projects simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs.
Must be able to set up and work within teams; follow established department workflow processes; provide clear direction to field technicians and support personnel.