Automation Supervisor

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
● Minimum of five years of experience with instrumentation and automated control systems.
● Electrical wiring experience, able to troubleshoot circuits, and complete basic wiring tasks using voltage meters and signal generators
● Strong knowledge of current computer networking technology and TCP/IP configurations ● Advanced computer skills; Strong understanding of networking essentials and Microsoft operating systems, MS Office/Google G Suite
● A thorough understanding and ability to interpret P&ID drawings
● Very strong working knowledge of design and operations of current instrumentation and control systems
● Thorough project technical review and understanding (scope, approach, design)
● Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
● Mechanical understanding of the operation of various electrical and mechanical systems.
● Competency in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and fast-paced projects.
● Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot technical and practical scenarios.
● Very strong oral and written communication skills.
● Willing to travel, work outside, and stay overnight to work at remote job locations
● Valid Driver’s License.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
● Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal
● Experience updating and tracking changes to wiring/electrical diagrams to maintain consistency between all assets
● Competent in Inductive Automation’s Ignition Platform (SCADA)
● Strong knowledge of current computer technology and TCP/IP configurations
● Experience with Microsoft Visio and/or AutoCAD (project P&ID creation)
● Knowledge of IoT principles and technologies.
● Knowledge of RF communication and configuration of radios
● Knowledge of Cell communication and implementation
● Programming skills in Visual Basic, Python, and SQL Databases
● Understanding of engineering design projects to support unconventional methods of natural gas and oil production, both vertical and horizontal.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of Keystone’s Automated Water Management assets to achieve the uniform deployment of quality services to all customers of the Company
• Processes, evaluates, monitors and controls changes/retrofits/upgrades to the assets
• Prepares maintenance reports for management
• Set-Up, Troubleshooting, and Modifying PLCs, I/O devices, and HMI applications in the field (including flowmeters, flow control valves, pressure sensors, level sensors, etc)
• Performing project-based functional testing and validation of automated control systems
• Conduct thorough inspection of rig-up procedures
• Training Field Automation Technicians on how to operate and troubleshoot automation control systems and applications
• Implementing standard practices and standard operating procedures for automated control system management
• Developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Keeps an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects
• Presents procedures to those involved in the project; maintains a safe, clean and productive environment through enforcing procedures. Maintains project integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
• Works closely with Company’s Water Transfer Operations personnel to successfully engineer and support projects
• Performs all work within the approved budget and exercises sound fiscal management
• Maintains appropriate communications within the area of responsibility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Keystone Clearwater Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Keystone Clearwater Solutions does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

NOTE: A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.