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Job Description
Seeking a SCADA Specialist to perform realtime SCADA system support and administration for a Pipeline SCADA system. This position interacts with Pipeline Control to ensure they can control and monitor pipelines safely and securely through SCADA HMI systems. The SCADA Specialist will work with Field Personnel on integrating RTUs and PLCs that are needed for real time data
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- System Configuration and Administration.
- Databases and Graphical Displays for Control Center Operations
- System interfaces business data processes and reporting.
- Work with Field Personnel CRM and the Control Center on projects to determine points that need to be brought back into the SCADA system when performing SCADA integration of field sites.
- Participate in lineouts testing to meet regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Field Personnel to configure test and troubleshoot data polling from the SCADA System to remote PLCs and RTUs.
- Work with the pipeline controllers to make sure the SCADA application is always providing them the ability to operate the pipeline safely.
- Provide 24x7 support to the Control Center on a rotational basis
- Document changes obtain required approvals and submit changes
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 25 years of experience with SCADA systems.
- CygNet and Ignition SCADA experience is a plus but other Automation EFM Collection or SCADA Systems experience will be considered.
- Gas and/or Liquids pipeline experience preferred with a working knowledge of measurement technologies process control automation device protocols networking and telecommunications.
- Strong problem solving technical and functional skills with the ability to multitask.
- Experience working with the Windows operating system and server administration.
- Must be able to follow controlled procedures adhere to database and display standards and change management procedures.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Independently prioritize work to handle multiple concurrent projects to achieve results.
- Must be able to take direction work well in a team environment and interact with all levels of management engineering systems operations and field personnel
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- The IT Specialist level requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and 25 years of relevant job related experience
- The Senior IT Specialist level requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and 58 years of relevant job related experience
- The Lead IT Specialist level requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of relevant job related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of realtime systems particularly SCADA systems or PLCs and RTUs is preferred.
- Solid Microsoft skills with an emphasis in advanced Excel. Pluses include; SQL and Microsoft development tools .Net and Visual Studio.
- A basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics.
- A basic understanding of PLC and RTU communication protocols and TCP/ IP communications.
- CygNet and Ignition SCADA application with remote site integration experience.
- Familiarity with PHMSA Control Room Management (CRM) processes and guidelines.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability pregnancy veteran status genetic information citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting which are subject to change are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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