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Kinder Morgan Engineering Technical Controls Automation Supervisor in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
Engineering Technical Controls Automation Supervisor
Job ID #: 28458 Location: IN-INDIANAPOLIS
Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: May be Considered
Education Required: High School Diploma
RC/Department: 1121 -KINETREX LNG ADMIN O&M :CO2
Position Description
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
Position Requirements
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.