Specialist - SCADA  IT

Kinder Morgan • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The SCADA Specialist will support and maintain real-time SCADA systems for natural gas and product pipelines across North America. This role involves developing applications for pipeline measurement and control center automation, as well as participating in SCADA system projects for new or modified facilities, ensuring compliance with Kinder Morgan's policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with SCADA, Automation, or real-time systems support.
• Experience with current SCADA System platform (GeoSCADA/Ignition).
• Basic programming skills and experience.
• Familiarity with IT, SCADA, and Telecomm architectural standards.
• Ability to understand and apply Object Oriented methodologies in application development.
• SQL database and stored procedure experience.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications including MS-Excel & MS-Word.
• Proficient programming in scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or Python.

Nice To Haves

• SCADA or Automation related experience in Pipeline and/or Liquid Terminals Industries.
• Good understanding of PLC logic control and function.
• Networking experience within a Telecomm department.

Responsibilities

• Provide SCADA system administration and management functions.
• Ensure compliance with KM SCADA system procedures and standards.
• Analyze, design, and implement SCADA-related applications, HMI graphics, and reports.
• Collaborate with business groups and IT staff to develop data interfaces between business and SCADA applications.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to meet customer requirements for application and graphic design.
• Provide SCADA system hardware and software support in conjunction with IT personnel.
• Review system maintenance and diagnose problems related to IT standard operating systems and databases.
• Collaborate with IT Telecommunications personnel on network design and maintenance issues.
• Develop documentation related to application design and usage.

Benefits

• Health care benefits including 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 employee and dependents.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree