Senior Automation Engineer
dcp Midstream

DCP Midstream is a Fortune 500 natural gas company dedicated to meeting the energy and consumer needs of our society. With a focus on technology and innovation, we safely and reliably operate a strong and diversified portfolio of logistics, marketing, gathering, and processing assets across nine states.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

DCP builds connections to enable better lives and is dedicated to supporting our employees with opportunities for internal mobility, continual growth, and ongoing training. We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible for the short-term incentive program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. Depending on the position and level, some jobs are also eligible to participate in the long-term incentive programs with any payouts also being subject to performances. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a competitive 401(k) match, a retirement contribution, and several other unique benefits offerings. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy including parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.

Job Summary

Providestechnical supportforautomation systems throughout the company including development of architecture, equipment specifications, project cost estimates, schedules and scopes of work, commissioning activities, system maintenance events, and benefit estimations for optimization projects as well as helping asset personnel with maintenance and troubleshooting. Leads automation projects, evaluates and deploys new technologies, and manages the system's lifecycle.

What you will be responsible for

• Designs,deploys,and managesdomain-based automation systems using active directory and advanced process control applications
  
• Developsforward looking strategies for automation solutionsandtechnical assessmentsfor lifecycle management ofautomation systems
  

• Leadsexecution of capital projects pertainingto automation systemsand produces and maintains automation standards
  
• Interfaceswith system manufacturers andthird-partyintegrators to ensure compliance with company standards
  
• Leadselectrical design efforts and overseeselectrical construction projects
  
• Leadsintegration efforts focused on data collection and system optimization
  
• Producesand maintainsproject documentation such as I/O list, Alarm Database, one-line drawings, cause and effects, control narratives, etc.
  

• Architects, designs,implements,and supports theDistributed Control Systems (DCS) forgas processingplants
  
• Architects, designs, implements, and supports theProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)forgas processing and transportation applications
  
• Architects, designs, implements, and supports theSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments
  
• Performscomplex technical studies todetermine appropriate automation solutions
  
• Reviews, improves,and implementsoptimizedcontrol strategiesas well as communication infrastructure
  

• Participates in process hazard analysis, cause and effect reviews, and alarm rationalization efforts as well as incident investigations
  
• Conducts plant and field optimization reviews and feasibility studies as well as expansion studies
  
• Leads safety critical automation projects and ensures adherence to company and industry practices emphasizing Burner Management Systems and ESD systems
  
• Supportsintegration efforts focused on data collection and system optimization
  
• Servesassubjectmatterexpert for the company and participatesin technical committees
  

• Participates in incident investigations and various kinds of meetings, trainings, and commercial support
  
• Leads and signs-off on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on automation systems to ensure compliance with the company's guidelines and requirements andon SiteAcceptance Tests (SAT) for commissioning of automation systems
  
• Architects and supports user management, intrusion prevention, and recovery processes for automation cyber assets
  
• Provides mentorship and coaching to junior Automation Engineers and Analysts
  
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar degree field and/or equivalent experience
  
• A minimum of 8 years related experience is required although employees typically have 10-20 years; oil and gas industry experience preferred
  
• A minimum of 5 years direct experience in Electrical, Automation, and Process Control for Natural Gas & NGL processing facilities
  

• Strongcontractormanagement and organizational skills
  
• Proficientin applying NEC/NFPA 70
  
• Strong knowledge of gas gathering, field compression, and gas plant operations
  
• StrongWindows OS administration skills
  
• Proficientin Microsoft Office tools
  

• Proficient inNFPA and ISA standards on Burner Management and Functional Safety
  
• Proficient inDCS and PLC configuration languages
  
• Proficient in Wonderware System Platform or equivalent supervisory applications
  
• Proficient in complex programming and scripting
  
• Proficient in inter device communication software and industrial communication protocols
  

• Proficient in MS SQL database management
  
• Proficient in diagnosing communication issues
  
• Proficient in common automation data exchange protocols
  
• Proficient in working and collaborating with external contractors
  
• Proficient in networking practices
  

• Proficient in developing control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages
  
• Proficient in process control optimization, tuning, and sequential functions
  
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization
  
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  

Special Demands

• This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Noise level is typically low. Frequently in a stationary, sitting position for prolonged periods of time. Regularly moves about inside the office to complete tasks, attend meetings or to access the copy machine or file cabinets. Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the office. Occasionally may lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.Occasional traveling to gas processing and transportation facilities may be required, in such cases, individuals are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work is performed partially outdoors.
  
• Valid driver's license and be willing to drive company vehicles.
  
• Willing to travel 20%-30%of the time.
  

It has been and will continue to be the policy of DCP Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston
Job: Information Technology/Full-time
Job Posting: Jul 29, 2021, 1:00:00 AM

Recommended Skills

• Distributed Control Systems
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (Scada)
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Wonderware
• Ladder Logic
• Administration

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Houston, TX, TX

Job Type
Information Technology

Date Posted
08/29/2021

Job ID
21000266

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