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The HollyFrontier Companies Control Systems Engineer DCS SCADA in Spokane, Washington
Basic Function HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Contorl Room Systems Engineer DCS/SCADA. The Contorl Room Systems Engineer DCS/SCADA will be responsible for Engineering and technical support for process control, instrumentation, and measurement technologies. Providing guidance and support for process control project scope and estimates. Participating in operational training as related to these systems. Job Duties (functions considered essential as defined by ADA) Apply engineering principles to create control schemes and execute projects and assignments that may include independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria Estimates the cost and feasibility of a given project, supervise contractors and field activities, and provides discipline-specific engineering assistance Design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems (including switches, routers, stations, controllers, I/O, and servers), including planning and implementing equipment upgrades to deal with obsolete equipment. Provide operations support for the midstream control environment. This includes troubleshooting and maintenance of base level and advanced process control strategies and monitoring key process indicators of control system health. Works with the project engineers to define the SCADA-specific hardware for the control portions of pipeline and terminal projects. Knowledgeable on multiple PLC platforms including GE, Emerson, and Rockwell Provide support for flow computer equipment, including, OMNI, ABB Flow-x, and Spirit Flow X. Participate in advance troubleshooting of existing process control code, conduct appropriate root-cause investigations to identify problem areas in the PLC's and Aveva I/A systems, Process Control code, Operator Interface or hardware, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to address any identified gaps with stakeholder's input. Strong troubleshooting skills to assist with the deployment, startup, testing, commissioning, and abnormal operations of SCADA systems Upgrade, design, configure, maintain, enhance, and monitor related equipment and performance Develop and implement advanced process control strategies using existing/future technology. Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion Experience A minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience in Process, Automation, and Controls Engineering. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Instrumentation & Electrical Technician expertise (including PLC). Pipeline or Petrochemical industry experience. Maintaining Process Control Network (PCN) component systems, including Process Control System (PCS). Familiarity with ISA Safety Instrumented System requirements. Designing/Implementing/Troubleshooting process controls (including tuning expertise and Advanced Process Controls). Advanced process control techniques and programming for asset optimization. Experience with Leak Detection Education Level A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's degree coupled with equivalent field experience as defined in the essential job duties/responsibilities section. Required Skills PLC programming and process control design. Ability to read and fully understand P&ID's, one-lines, instrument drawings and other documents describing the scope of work. Ability to troubleshoot and implement existing PLC logic to facilitate the project startup. Experience with I/O detailed wiring and termination. Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office suite. Expertise in I&C design and industry practices for the oil & gas industry. Experience with instrumentation, hazardous location wiring practices, panel design, and PLC hardware. Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essent