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Tallgrass · 1 day ago

Senior Automation and Controls Specialist (#3606)

Wamsutter, WY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering energy and services. They are seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Specialist to provide technical leadership and support to gas processing plant and compression operations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all Automation & Control equipment and systems.

Energy

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation systems

Develop and maintain PC based HMI automation systems

Specify communications equipment necessary for computer automation systems. This could include Ethernet, as well as the physical media (fiber optic, copper, and radio)

Develop and control capital projects. Specifically, develop, manage, and control project scope, schedule, projected costs, and quality assurance oversight

Specify and procure instrumentation used in automation systems

Manage Contractor bid process, select contractor, and manage contractor throughout automation projects

Provide technical expertise in instrument, electrical, and/or automation specifications and standards as required

Organize work for timely completion and be available for work after regular hours if required

Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently

Maintain regular, dependable attendance, self-motivated and high level of performance

Awareness of company Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, Operations and Maintenance Procedures, Site Specific Procedures and governmental safety regulations

Read and interpret electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings

Oversee the repair, modification, and maintenance of appropriate equipment, systems, and assets

Implement recommended technological advancements for field operations

Assist in the planning and management of the operating and capital budgets

Collaborate with other field management personnel to solve interrelated administrative, organizational, operational, and technical problems

Assist with the ongoing training, testing, and development of area technical employees

Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns

Provide support to technicians as needed with Control logic and wiring, and troubleshooting I/O problems. Work with operations on control and process problems

Primary interface, troubleshooting, and coordination with third-party automation vendors

Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) employee requirements and procedures

Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers

Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism

Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully

Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance

Will work non-traditional hours as needed

Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public

Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Automation systems developmentPLC ladder logicGas processing automationInstrumentation specificationProject managementCommunication techniquesMicrosoft Office proficiencyBlueprint interpretationProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a technical field

A minimum of eight (8) years of direct and active work experience in the gas processing plant and technical analysis may be considered as a substitute for a degree

In addition to the degree requirement listed above, must have at least 4 years direct and active work experience in gas processing plant and technical analysis. If no degree, must have a minimum of 8 years direct and active work experience in gas processing plant and technical analysis

Knowledge in natural gas processing plant and compression automation and the instrumentation necessary for this automation

Knowledge of PLC ladder logic, as well as one or more other programming languages used in automation

Must be able to learn new programming skills as needed

Experience and knowledge in standard communication techniques utilized in the automation industry

Experience and knowledge with specification and procurement of physical media types used in communications, including copper, fiber-optic, and radio communications

Knowledge and/or application experience with national and international instrument electrical and controls standards

Construction knowledge working in electrically hazardous area applications

Thorough knowledge of and ability to consistently apply company policies and practices, and regulatory requirements

Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)

Familiarity with and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID's)

Demonstrated Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and information retrieval

Problem-solving skills, including logical thought processes, with the ability to resolve simple to complex issues

Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize workload to meet various schedules and objectives on short notice

Ability to resolve conflict in a win-win manner

Adhere to performance expectations as defined by the Department and Customer

Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines

Ability to organize and prioritize daily work

Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience, and skill sets of the successful candidate

Capable of manual material handling, including lifting up to 38 pounds from the floor to overhead

Ability to carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds for up to 100 feet

Able to perform whole body movements such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing ladders, and climbing stairs/stairs as required for job duties

Must have upper extremity mobility for reaching overhead, shoulder, waist, knee, and floor-level activities, including reaching above shoulder and at waist level

Capable of fine motor movements, grasping, pinching, and operating vibratory tools as needed

Able to bend, twist, pivot, and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine, as well as neck extension, flexion, rotation, and lateral flexion

Must have the physical ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl in various environmental conditions

Able to work in environments with exposure to wet, hot, cold, ambient temperature, whole body vibration, and loud noise

Based in a field office location

Travel is required and anticipated. Up to 20% time away from the assigned work location; motor vehicle and occasional air travel anticipated

Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed