Specialist IT Terminal Automation
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Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Position will be responsible for implementing projects and providing daily support of automation systems for loading and off-loading terminals. The primary duty will be PLC configuration and programming for automation systems. Duties will include automation troubleshooting installation and general technical system support. Will provide support of critical production systems 7x24 to ensure continuous system availability. Activities include direct end-user contact with terminal operations corporate personnel and vendors.
Major Accountabilities
Configure program implement and maintain PLC systems including related applications hardware interfaces and communications.
- Collect interpret and document requirements to develop new or modify existing solutions.
- Develop and implement automation system changes and enhancements.
- Provide support of critical systems 7 days-a-week 24 hours a day to ensure continuous availability.
- Perform research and maintenance activities including vendor coordination to ensure that expected service levels and objectives are met.
- Maintain a broad understanding of information technology and business processes in order to assess impact and prioritize activities.
- Responsible for solving difficult and complex technical issues.
- Expected to continually expand the scope of knowledge.
- Expected to work effectively with other I/S disciplines and operations team members and bridge gaps as necessary.
- Travel Must be willing and able to travel as required by the demands of the position up to 20% of the time but may be higher during critical project assignments.
- Work assignments at remote sites will require outside work in all types of weather conditions.
Must be willing to work overtime when needed including occasional weekend work
Education Requirement
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or related field preferred; extensive work experience with PLC programming and terminal automation systems may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience Requirement
- 2-5 years of relevant technical experience including PLC programming and support
- Effective analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently managing time and schedule to meet appropriate deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills for communication with a diversified user community and outside vendors.
- Ability to identify an issue analyze and research the problem and formulate a solution
- Ability to identify isolate and repair equipment and software affecting service for all supported locations.
- Available for 24 x 7 support as needed.
- Ability to take directions from supervisors and work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in several of these areas preferred:
- Support of PLCs deployed in the petroleum industry
- Ability to read and understand P&ID drawings
- Field instrumentation and electrical systems.
- Terminal system pre-set and metering technologies.
- Basic knowledge of petroleum operations and industry terminology.
- Working knowledge of networks and Microsoft Windows
- Relational Databases such as SQL or Oracle and PL/SQL
- Linux Unix or QNX
- MS Office Products
** CANDIDATES WITH GREATER QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR A HIGHER LEVEL POSITION **
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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