Specialist - IT SCADA

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

About The Position

Energy Transfer is seeking a SCADA Specialist to provide real-time support and administration for a pipeline SCADA system. The position works with Pipeline Control to help ensure pipelines can be monitored and controlled safely and securely through SCADA HMI systems, and works with field personnel to integrate RTUs and PLCs for real-time data. The role may be hired at IT Specialist, Senior IT Specialist, or Lead IT Specialist level, with experience requirements varying by level. The work is usually performed under normal office conditions. The position requires remaining stationary for prolonged periods, and may involve occasional overnight travel and visits to industrial or manufacturing settings. Those visits may involve exposure to materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. The role also provides rotational 24x7 support to the Control Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2–5 years of experience with SCADA systems for the IT Specialist level; 5–8 years for Senior IT Specialist; 8 or more years for Lead IT Specialist.
Experience commensurate with the selected job level: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and relevant job-related experience.
Strong problem-solving, technical, and functional skills, including the ability to multitask.
Experience with the Windows operating system and server administration.
Ability to follow controlled procedures and adhere to database, display, and change management standards.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to independently prioritize work and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to take direction, work well in a team, and interact with management, engineering, systems, operations, and field personnel.

Nice To Haves

CygNet SCADA experience; experience with other automation, EFM collection, or SCADA systems will also be considered.
Gas and/or liquids pipeline experience, with working knowledge of measurement technologies, process control automation, device protocols, networking, and telecommunications.
Working knowledge of real-time systems, particularly SCADA systems, PLCs, or RTUs.
Strong Microsoft skills, especially advanced Excel; SQL and Microsoft development tools such as .NET and Visual Studio are additional pluses.
Basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics.
Basic understanding of PLC and RTU communication protocols and TCP/IP communications.
CygNet SCADA application experience with remote site integration.
Familiarity with PHMSA Control Room Management (CRM) processes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Configure and administer SCADA systems.
Maintain databases and graphical displays for Control Center operations.
Support system interfaces, business data processes, and reporting.
Work with field personnel, CRM, and the Control Center to determine points to bring into SCADA when integrating field sites.
Participate in lineouts testing to meet regulatory requirements.
Configure, test, and troubleshoot SCADA data polling to remote PLCs and RTUs with field personnel.
Work with pipeline controllers to ensure the SCADA application enables safe pipeline operation.
Provide 24x7 Control Center support on a rotational basis.
Document changes, obtain required approvals, and submit changes.
Perform other duties as required.