Kinder Morgan

Process Controls Engineer

LocationSavannah, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.


Primary purpose:

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for all control systems within the LNG facility. This will include working with technicians and other engineers on control systems philosophies, control system architectures, and modifying programming as needed for PLC’s and HMI devices.


Essential duties and responsibilities:

Maintain and modify existing systems including Rockwell ControlLogix PLC’s and WonderWare HMI applications
Implement controls changes in an operating environment (graphics, logic, alarm setpoints, tuning, etc.)
Troubleshoot and problem-solve control system and WonderWare performance issues
Provide technical oversight of process control systems, safety instrumented systems and data acquisition systems
Maintain control system documentation (Cause/Effect Diagrams) and software version control
Maintain & troubleshoot SCADA servers, switches, and computers on the controls network
Provide support for the maintenance of the hardware and software associated with the Operator Training Simulator
Interface with vendors/suppliers to determine proper control system solutions and applications


Position Requirements





Minimum requirements:


Education:

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience


Experience / specific knowledge:

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial automation software
Knowledge reading and interpreting logic diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs and other diagrams
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems
7+ years’ experience in troubleshooting various controls related issues in an operating plant environment, preferably LNG, pipeline or petro-chemical facility.


Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties


Competencies, skills, and abilities:

Computer skills (competent in MS Office, WonderWare, and Windows Operating Systems)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Customer focus
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Ability to speak and understand English.


Physical demands:

Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells


Working conditions:

May work in low-lit areas
Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required. Travel will vary depending upon business needs
Be available for shift work when applicable
Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

Prefer experience at an LNG facility, a refinery, or a petrochemical facility

Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA HMI’s, Wonderware Archestra
Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA Ethernet networks/Managed switches i.e. Cisco, AB-Stratix,
Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining Allen Bradley PLC’s, ControlLogix


Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Project/construction/commissioning and normal operations phase responsibilities

Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

Kinder Morgan is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.


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