SCADA Specialist

About the role

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest-growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation, and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains the plant and field SCADA systems assigned to them to provide a safe and compliant operation of the assets.
• Deploys and manages domain-based automation systems using Active Directory and advanced process control applications.
• Designs, implements, and supports the AVEVA SCADA Systems for gas processing plants and gathering systems.
• Maintains the program records/files/Backups and necessary licenses associated with the SCADA management servers, control system servers, and HMI equipment as well as the associated OT networking equipment, for the plant and field control systems in their assigned area.
• Perform SCADA integration, system programming, and commissioning of new facilities and other projects.
• Works closely with other departments (IT, OT, Automation, Measurement, E&I, Operations, Marketing, and Engineering) regarding using automation and technology to accomplish business objectives.
• Assists in estimating as needed for budgetary planning for any control system upgrades, projects, as well as software support and licensing.
• Responds as needed to emergency or urgent issues regarding the facility control and communication systems.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Relevant experience and knowledge with AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform, including object development and standardization experience.
• Relevant experience and knowledge in commonly used industrial communication standards such as OPC and SuiteLink and associated software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Formal AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform training preferred.
• Previous experience developing multiple SCADA systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred.

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 lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
• Ability to travel occasionally to locations within his/her area of responsibility.
• Ability and willingness to be subject to on-call rotation for off-hours troubleshooting.