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Specialist - Controls
full-timeMidland County

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Location

Midland County

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.  

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Perform programming tasks in multiple controls applications at process facilities and pipeline control points.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

  • Design, develop, and implement control system (logic software and hardware) to meet integrated system requirements in DeltaV - OPTO - AllenBradley.
  • Serve as lead on assigned projects or engineering assignments.
  • Provide day to day DCS and PLC automation support.
  • Create and maintain daily and custom automated production reports.
  • Works to insure and maintain a safe working environment for self and others by actively participating in safety programs.
  • Develops or modifies control logic to meet changes in equipment or equipment operating conditions.
  • Develops, maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures for use by Asset Management Team members.
  • Advises the Management Team of any safety-related matters to produce an accident free environment.
  • Participates in facility audit process as company's expert on adherence to local, state and federal construction techniques.
  • Researches and identifies training resources needed to meet instrumentation and controls training requirements specified in company policies and procedures. Personally conducts some of the training when it is needed


Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Fractionator Controls and Advanced Controls preferred
  • Ability to program PLC Ladder Logic
  • Experience in Process Historian Design and Maintenance
  • Experience with instrumentation basics and HART Communications
  • Experience with MOOBUS
  • Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel applications
  • Intimately familiar with Failsafe Emergency Shutdown Systems and equipment protection fundamentals
  • Must be organized and methodical in diagnosing equipment and controls related problems
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with all levels of management and non-management personnel. As a Company representative, the incumbent also interfaces with outside regulatory agencies, customers, contractors, and industry counterparts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
    Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
    The Specialist level requires 6+ years of job related experience
    The Senior Specialist level requires 8+ years of job related experience

    Working Conditions:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    • Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
    • Work may include confined spaces and may require heavy lifting in excess of 50lbs with or without assistance
    • Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment (which may include, but may not be limited to, necessary respirators)
    • Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
    • Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
    • Reliable attendance at work
    • Occasional overnight travel may be required

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Control System Design,PLC Programming,DCS Automation Support,Production Reporting,Safety Compliance,Control Logic Development,Standard Operating Procedures,Training Development,Instrumentation Basics,HART Communications,MOOBUS,Interpersonal Skills,Written Communication,Verbal Communication,Project Management,Problem Diagnosis

    About Energy Transfer

    USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE: USAC), based in Dallas, TX, completed its IPO in January 2013. Founded in 1998, USAC is a growth-oriented MLP that is one of the largest U.S. independent providers of natural gas compression, based on total fleet horsepower of nearly 4 million as of August 2018. USAC operates an infrastructure-oriented asset base that generates stable cash flows underpinned by high utilization rates. USAC provides compression services to the midstream energy sector, primarily in the shales and unconventional resource plays, which have lower producing pressures than conventional reservoirs and where demand is about three times that in conventional areas. USAC also provides gas lift compression services in artificial oil recovery. USAC employs a customer-oriented business philosophy in partnering with a diverse customer base, which is comprised of producers, processors, gatherers and transporters of natural gas and crude oil.

    Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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    Industry: Oil and Gas

    What you'll do

    • The Specialist - Controls will design, develop, and implement control systems while providing day-to-day automation support. They will also ensure safety compliance and participate in training and auditing processes.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Specialist - Controls do at Energy Transfer?

    As a Specialist - Controls at Energy Transfer, you will: the Specialist - Controls will design, develop, and implement control systems while providing day-to-day automation support. They will also ensure safety compliance and participate in training and auditing processes..

    Why join Energy Transfer as a Specialist - Controls?

    Energy Transfer is a leading Oil and Gas company.

    Is the Specialist - Controls position at Energy Transfer remote?

    The Specialist - Controls position at Energy Transfer is based in Midland County, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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