Kinder Morgan

Specialist - SCADA IT

Kinder Morgan • $80K — $110K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 3+ years in SCADA, Automation, or real-time systems support experience.
  • Experience with GeoSCADA/Ignition platform.
  • Basic programming skills and experience in scripting languages like PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python.
  • SQL database and stored procedures knowledge.
  • Familiarity with IT, SCADA, and Telecomm standards.,

Responsibilities

  • Provide SCADA system administration and management functions.
  • Ensure adherence to Kinder Morgan SCADA policies and standards.
  • Analyze, design, and implement SCADA applications and reports.
  • Collaborate with business groups on data interface development.
  • Coordinate design requirements with Engineering and Operations teams.
  • Offer hardware and software support for SCADA systems.
  • Develop documentation for applications and processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
  • Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

Primary purpose:
  • The (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) SCADA Specialist will take a role in the support and maintenance of real-time SCADA systems that operate within North America for products and natural gas pipelines. Work includes development of applications used for natural gas and products pipeline measurement and control center automation.
  • The SCADA Specialist will participate in or be responsible for implementation of SCADA system projects related to new or modified facilities. This work may include application configuration, application design and development, graphics development, and other activities in accordance with Kinder Morgan SCADA policies, procedures, and standards.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
  • Work as part of a group to provide SCADA system administration and management functions.
  • Ensure that KM SCADA system procedures and standards are met.
  • Participate in or be directly responsible for the analysis, design and implementation of SCADA related applications, HMI graphics, and reports while following existing standards.
  • Participate in or be directly responsible for working with business groups or other IT staff to provide and/ or develop data interfaces between business and SCADA applications.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Control Center, and Operations personnel to ensure that application, graphic, and report design meet customer requirements.
  • Provide SCADA system hardware and software support in conjunction with appropriate IT personnel as needed.
  • Participate with IT Infrastructure personnel to review system maintenance, diagnose problems, etc. related to IT Standard operating systems and databases.
  • Participate with IT Telecommunications personnel to review network design, maintenance issues, monitoring, etc.
  • Develop documentation related to the design and the use of applications, graphics, applications, procedures, etc.

What You Will Do

Minimum requirements:

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience / specific knowledge:
  • A minimum of 3 years' work experience with SCADA, Automation or real-time systems support.
  • Experience in current SCADA System platform (GeoSCADA/Ignition)
  • Basic programming skills and experience
  • Strong initiative with a strong desire to learn
  • Familiarity with IT, SCADA and or Telecomm architectural standards.
  • Ability to understand and apply Object Oriented methodologies in the development of applications
  • SQL database and stored procedure experience
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications including MS-Excel & MS-Word
  • Proficient programming in one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or Python, as well as familiarity with the .NET library

Competencies, skills, and abilities:
  • Must have reasonable typing skills to effectively complete required work.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Must demonstrate excellent English-language skill, good written and verbal communication skill.
  • Ability to learn new technology at a rapid pace.
  • Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks
  • Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Physical demands:
  • Majority of time will be spent at a workstation typing and using a mouse. (Significant repetitive motion with fingers)
  • Occasional moderate lifting of workstations or monitors.

Working conditions:
  • Standard office environment and hours.
  • At times during projects and startups long hours will be required to ensure work is completed.
  • Sharing after-hours callout (7x 24) as part of a group is required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.


Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
  • SCADA or Automation related experience in Pipeline and/or Liquid Terminals Industries
  • Good understanding of PLC logic control and function.
  • Networking experience within a Telecomm department


Other responsibilities:

Each SCADA group may have other systems and responsibilities based on personnel and geography. This may include:
  • Support and configuration of measurement applications collecting flow computer information
  • Support and configuration of security card systems
  • General IT support for applications, servers, desktops, printers, etc


This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: 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 and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

What You Need

Minimum requirements:

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience / specific knowledge:
  • A minimum of 3 years' work experience with SCADA, Automation or real-time systems support.
  • Experience in current SCADA System platform (GeoSCADA/Ignition)
  • Basic programming skills and experience
  • Strong initiative with a strong desire to learn
  • Familiarity with IT, SCADA and or Telecomm architectural standards.
  • Ability to understand and apply Object Oriented methodologies in the development of applications
  • SQL database and stored procedure experience
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications including MS-Excel & MS-Word
  • Proficient programming in one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or Python, as well as familiarity with the .NET library

Competencies, skills, and abilities:
  • Must have reasonable typing skills to effectively complete required work.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Must demonstrate excellent English-language skill, good written and verbal communication skill.
  • Ability to learn new technology at a rapid pace.
  • Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks
  • Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Physical demands:
  • Majority of time will be spent at a workstation typing and using a mouse. (Significant repetitive motion with fingers)
  • Occasional moderate lifting of workstations or monitors.

Working conditions:
  • Standard office environment and hours.
  • At times during projects and startups long hours will be required to ensure work is completed.
  • Sharing after-hours callout (7x 24) as part of a group is required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.


Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
  • SCADA or Automation related experience in Pipeline and/or Liquid Terminals Industries
  • Good understanding of PLC logic control and function.
  • Networking experience within a Telecomm department


Other responsibilities:

Each SCADA group may have other systems and responsibilities based on personnel and geography. This may include:
  • Support and configuration of measurement applications collecting flow computer information
  • Support and configuration of security card systems
  • General IT support for applications, servers, desktops, printers, etc


This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: 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 and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

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About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
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