Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Automation Engineer/Specialist
HOUSTON, TX, 77002, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKinder Morgan, Inc. is a leading energy infrastructure company, and they are seeking an Automation Engineer/Specialist to plan, design, program, implement, and support monitoring and control systems for natural gas pipeline compressor stations and related facilities. The role involves designing and maintaining PLC/RTU based automation systems and providing engineering support for operations and technical personnel.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Design, program, test and maintain PLC/RTU based automation systems (Primarily Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC and Bristol Babcock 33xx RTU systems)
Design, program, test and maintain PC based HMI systems (Primarily Wonderware/AVEVA InTouch 9.5, InTouch 2012, InTouch 2014R2 and InTouch 2020 systems)
Design and implement automation system networks, including specifying and configuring communications protocols, communications media and associated hardware
Read and interpret electrical, control and instrumentation drawings and provide reviews of design/construction drawing packages
Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of automation systems with the overall product design
Provide technical expertise in mechanical, instrument, electrical, and/or automation specifications and standards as required
Specify and procure instrumentation and controls related equipment used in automation systems
Provide on-site services, including oversight of system installation, leading commissioning efforts and supplying troubleshooting support as required
Develop contractor bid documents, conduct bid process, select contractor and manage contractor throughout automation capital projects
Develop and control capital projects. Specifically, develop and control project scope, schedule, projected costs, risk management, and quality assurance programs as required to manage capital projects ranging from $20,000 to over $2,000,000
Provide engineering support to Operations and Technical Support Personnel for all related software and hardware, including end devices
Accountable for completing tasks with quality, in compliance with applicable codes and standards, and on schedule
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university. Five years commensurate experience with emphasis in compressor station automation design, project management and technical analysis as described may be acceptable in lieu of engineering degree
Minimum of three years of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Systems Integration or related/applicable experience. Experience should be heavily weighted towards programming, commissioning and maintaining complex industrial control systems
Extensive, proven experience in successfully designing and programming Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC systems
Proven experience in configuring and developing HMI applications in various versions of Wonderware/Aveva InTouch and in utilizing ArchestrA System Platform
Ability to learn additional and/or new programming languages and skills as needed
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams, electrical schematics, piping and instrument drawings (P&IDs), flow charts and cause and effect diagrams
Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal guidance or supervision
Proficiency in basic engineering skills and possession of well-developed analytical and problem solving skills to address complex technical matters
Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail while managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with both company and non-company personnel to accomplish goals
PC-based skills, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point and Project)
Travel (5% - 50%), often overnight, to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for system installation, commissioning and maintenance, as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required
Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours and occasionally during non-working hours
Job requires ascending/descending stairs, ladders and ramps, often while carrying loads up to 20 pounds (laptop, instruments, tools, etc.), as well as the ability to reach and work above head and below waist levels. Familiarity and working knowledge of DMMs, oscilloscopes, wire tracing tools and basic hand tools is also required
Must be aware of company and government safety regulations and maintain a high regard for the safety of company employees and assets, and the general public
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer has been extended and prior to employment
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of automation systems for natural gas facilities, including compressor stations, storage facilities and processing facilities
Experience in designing and implementing communications networks, utilizing a variety of communication protocols, including but not limited to Ethernet, ControlNet, DH+, DF-1, Modbus and Profibus
Experience with designing and specifying physical media used in communications, including but not limited to copper cabling, fiber optic cabling and radio transmission
Design and construction knowledge of electrical hazardous area applications (Class 1, Div 1 and 2)
Knowledge and/or application experience with national and international instrument, electrical and controls standards
Specific knowledge and application experience as a project manager in a commercial environment
Working knowledge of and programming skills for the Bristol Babcock 33xx and ControlWave series of controllers
Benefits
Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions
A company-funded pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental bonding leave
Paid holidays
Many voluntary benefit plans
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
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