Sr Specialist - Controls

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Summary:

Coordinate and provide technical support to Field Operations teams, engineering, regulatory, and construction personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform programming tasks in multiple control applications at process facilities and pipeline control points.

- Design, develop, and implement control system (logic software and hardware) to meet integrated system requirements in DeltaV - OPTO - AllenBradley

- Serve as lead on assigned projects or engineering assignments.

- Provide day-to-day DCS and PLC automation support.

- Create and maintain daily and custom automated production reports.

- Works to ensure and maintain a safe working environment for self and others by actively participating in safety programs.

- Develops or modifies control logic to meet changes in equipment or equipment operating conditions.

- Develops, maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures for use by Asset Management Team members.

- Advises the Management Team of any safety-related matters to produce an accident-free environment.

- Participates in the facility audit process as the company’s expert on adherence to local, state, and federal construction techniques.

- Interpret regulations and provide training to company personnel to ensure compliance with all the above requirements.

- Assist in the preparation and implementation of operating and capital budgets.

- Develop environmental scopes of work, manage records, train and conduct audits of operations and construction activities.

- Required to safely operate a company vehicle.

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:

- HS Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of experience

- Perform programming tasks in multiple control applications at process facilities and pipeline control points.

- Design, develop, and implement control system (logic software and hardware) to meet integrated system requirements in DeltaV - OPTO - AllenBradley .

- Serve as lead on assigned projects or engineering assignments.

- Provide day to day DCS and PLC automation support.

- Create and maintain daily and custom automated production reports.

- Works to insure and maintain a safe working environment for self and others by actively participating in safety programs.

- Develops or modifies control logic to meet changes in equipment or equipment operating conditions.

- Develops, maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures for use by Asset Management Team members.

- Advises the Management Team of any safety-related matters to produce an accident free environment.

- Participates in facility audit process as company’s expert on adherence to local, state and federal construction techniques.

- Researches and identifies training resources needed to meet instrumentation and controls training requirements specified in company policies and procedures. Personally conducts some of the training when it is needed.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- A minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with the Emerson DeltaV control system.

- A minimum 3 to 5 years working with and programming PLC’s

- Knowledge of Fractionator controls and advanced controls a plus.

- Ability to program PLC ladder Logic.

- Must have experience in Process Historian design and Maintenance

- Must have experience with instrumentation basics and HART communications.

- Must have experience with MODBUS

- Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel applications.

- Intimately familiar with failsafe Emergency Shutdown Systems and equipment protection fundamentals.

- Must be organized and methodical in diagnosing equipment and controls related problems.

- Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with all levels of management and non-management personnel. As a Company representative, the incumbent also interfaces with outside regulatory agencies, customers, contractors, and industry counterparts.

Preferred Skills

- Two-year technical degree in electronic circuits and PLC programming or higher.

- Personal skills necessary to maintain a good rapport with internal and external customers.

- An engineering degree is helpful but not required.

- Must be able to travel 75% .

- Must be able to work in physically and mentally challenging environments.

- Must be able to manage constantly changing priorities.

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local 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. "