Northern Natural Gas · 1 day ago
Technical Specialist I/II/Sr-Controls and Electrical
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNorthern Natural Gas is an industry leader in natural gas transportation, operating extensive pipeline systems and facilities. The Technical Specialist role involves providing advanced technical assistance and training for automation, power distribution, and communication systems, ensuring compliance with standards while managing projects and improving efficiency.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide advanced technical guidance to field operations controls, measurement, mechanical and pipeline technicians relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems relative to day-to-day operations
Work with engineering and construction, field operations and technical services departments to ensure effective design, installation and operation of automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems for new construction projects meet NNG standards and governmental and industry codes
Review and update, if required, Northern operating procedures and engineering standards relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems
Review programming changes for programmable logic controllers and human machine interfaces relative to the change control process
Identify and develop process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies of system operation relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems
Develop scope documents to be used for budgeting purposes for automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection projects
Develop project cost estimates and resource allocation plans for identified reliability projects
Create and maintain audit questions and perform facility audits relative to automation, power distribution, communications and fire and gas detection systems using Northern standards and governmental and industry codes and recommend corrective actions
Work with the Northern training department to develop training, assessment and verification questions and plans
Present classroom training to field technicians and engineering departments for controls related topics
Perform skill training, assessment and verification for field operations technicians
Perform occasional project management responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree)
Eight or more years of related technical controls and electrical experience
Must have high level technical writing skills to prepare reports relative to incident investigations, technical bulletins, project justifications and other reporting requirements
Must be well versed in multiple PLC software and hardware platforms; i.e.: Rockwell Control Logix 5, 500 and 5000: PLC5, SLC500 and Control Logix 5000; Siemens APT and Workshop: TI-505; Bristol: 33XX; OPTO-22: Snap, G4, LMN4, Human machine interface programs: Rockwell FT-View32, WonderWare, ACCOL, OPTO Display
Must be able to create technical and legal documents to support incident investigations
Must be able to prepare technical presentations for senior management review
Must have advanced technical skills related to wide area computer networks and server-based control systems and controls related communication protocols including Modbus, Ethernet; ControlNet; DeviceNet, ARCNET and PROFIBUS
Must be able to handle rapidly shifting priorities and multiple projects concurrently and work in a functional team with peers geographically dispersed throughout the pipeline system
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively operate in a team-oriented environment with a willingness to support team objectives
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to work closely with field teams and other customers and coordinate work with other appropriate technical resources
Must have critical thinking and decision-making skills to develop and present technical recommendations; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; and be able to resolve complex problems under stressful situations
Must have strong project management skills and ability to lead technical project team
Must possess a high level of commitment and personal initiative
Subject to callout 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Position may require considerable overnight travel (15-20%)
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Company
Northern Natural Gas
Northern Natural Gas operates an interstate natural gas pipeline.
Founded in 1930Omaha, Nebraska, USA
501-1000 employees
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Human Resources Business Partner
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HR Business Partner
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