Controls and Electrical Automation Specialist II

Company: HonorVet Technologies
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
Provide advanced programming efforts relative to natural gas driven reciprocal, turbine and electrical compressor systems. Interface with Company engineering and construction, field operations, other technical services departments and third-party vendors/contractors to ensure safe and efficient operation of said equipment. (40-50%)
Provide advanced programming efforts relative to natural gas compressor station auxiliary systems and interface with Company engineering and construction, field operations, other technical services departments and third party vendors/contractors to ensure safe and efficient operation of said equipment. (15-25%)
Develop software simulation applications for new applications to ensure programs can be tested and to allow testing of existing controller programs for the change control review process. (15-20%)
Provide input to engineering and construction, field operations, technical services and planning groups to assure the design, installation and operation of control systems meet Company, governmental and industry codes and standards. (10-15%)
Interface with the controls system IT security team to ensure control system hardware and software solutions adhere to Company cyber security Policies and Guidelines. (5-10%)
Review programming changes for programmable logic controllers and human machine interfaces relative to the change control process and assist in the development of scopes of work and implementation plans relative to the change requests. (5-10%)
Work on process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies of control system operation. (5-10%)
Perform site visits to develop project scope documents to be used for project budgeting and engineering purposes. (3-5%)
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors)
Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of engineering aspects of Company's control systems; evaluate, select and apply standard programming techniques, criteria and procedures; and use judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
Recognize, investigate and solve problems relating to Company's automation control systems.
Participate in a lead role on project teams resulting in contribution to achievement of project goals and objectives.
Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy, and complete project assignments to meet customer needs, schedule constraints and reliability objectives.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external contacts.
Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities by taking personal responsibility for determining and scheduling professional development and training classes within budgetary constraints.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
Attend work on a regular basis and support the Company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, automation or related technical 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).
Five years of experience with automation of rotating equipment or heavy industrial equipment preferred.
Knowledge of multiple PLC software and hardware platforms including: Rockwell, ContlLogix and Rockwell FactoryTalk
Technical skills related to computer and control system networks including Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, local area networks and human machine interface distributed systems.
Engineering knowledge of natural gas industry standards and codes preferred.
Must be able to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects concurrently.
Must be able to work in a functional team with peers geographically dispersed across Northern.
Must be able to make positive contributions in a team-oriented environment with a willingness to support team objectives.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess a high level of commitment and personal initiative.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills to develop and present technical recommendations and resolutions of complex problems in stressful situations.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities by taking personal responsibility for determining and scheduling professional development and training classes within budgetary constraints.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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