Sr. Automation Specialist

Kinetik

• $100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 15+ years of experience in automation
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex automation systems
  • In-depth knowledge of automation host systems
  • Proficient in reading electronic schematics and understanding components
  • Skilled in programming, installing, and troubleshooting complex PLCs
  • Good computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations by installing, programming, and maintaining automation equipment
  • Design, specify, and troubleshoot automation systems to enhance plant operation and minimize costs
  • Assist with plant activities including DCS, PLC, and gas processing equipment
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams
  • Demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in complex PLC programming tasks
  • Be available for overtime and call-outs as business needs arise
  • Perform pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for overtime and call-out work based on business needs
  • Work in diverse environments, including office and outdoor settings
  • Engage in a role that supports operations in various challenging conditions
  • Collaboration with multiple departments to enhance work relationships
Full Job Description
Schedule: 5/2, 7/7, 14/14. Available for call-outs and overtime as needed based on business necessity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment
  • Responsible for the design, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment in order to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs
  • Support all types of plant activity including DCS, PLC, measurement facilities, natural gas collection systems, gas compressors, and gas plant processing equipment
  • Successful applicant will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time will be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems
  • Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed
  • Other tasks may also be assigned to support operations as necessary
  • Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance
  • All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • 15 + years of related experience in Automation
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems
  • Excellent knowledge of automation host systems
  • Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions
  • Able to read, program, install and troubleshoot complex PLC programs
  • Good computer skills

Working Conditions:
  • Will be working in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
  • Will work outdoors in adverse or extreme weather conditions.
  • Will be required to frequently drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
  • Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
  • Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 62 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis
  • Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

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