Engineering Technical Controls Automation Supervisor - Kinder Morgan

General

This position supervises six (6) field based Specialists and Techs and leads the establishment and improvement of a controls program for several RNG /LNG processing plants, generator facilities, and LNG field delivery units.  This position reports to the Operations Director and is located in the Indianapolis area.

Key Customers for this Position: Two Operations Managers

Key Partners/Stakeholders:  2 Plant Engineers, 2 Process Engineers, 6 Ops Supervisors, a corporate Automation support group, EHS Manager.

This Supervisor and team will be responsible for maintaining, developing or improving the following aspects of I&E operations:

• Plant PLCs, HMI and Network – version control, management of change (MOC) for software and hardware, spare parts inventory recommendations
• Vendor PLCs (skid or equipment mounted) – inventory, version control, spare parts inventory recommendations
• End devices – maintenance plans, spare parts inventory recommendations
• Troubleshoot and diagnose controls, automation and equipment issues and provide solutions that improve reliability while maintaining safety
• Key documents including control narrative, cause and effect diagrams.
• Operator interfaces and HMI screens
• Training and development of I&E (E&C) Technician/Specialist team

 Required Skills/Experience

Leadership experience in one or more of the following areas:  Operations, Engineering, Controls, Automation.

5+ years of experience in automation and controls for complex processes, including experience in programming, specifying, commissioning and troubleshooting instruments and control systems

10+ years overall applicable work experience, including years in college or military

Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s of Engineering.

Preference may be given to candidates with gas processing, natural gas, LNG experience.

A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid state driver’s license.

Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work efficiently with a minimum of supervision.

 Strong leadership skills and the ability to remotely supervise a highly technical staff spread out at multiple locations performing multiple tasks on a daily basis.

 Must be self-motivated and able to perform the required and expected duties with little or no direct supervision.

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to established work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Ability to manage a budget to include tracking committed costs, forecasted costs, and actual spending.

Strong customer focus in dealing with internal customers (engineering, operations, and various corporate departments) as well external customers.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.

Pay and job title will be commensurate with experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.