What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCADA Engineer position at Targa Resources?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The SCADA Engineer (SE) is responsible for SCADA system Design, implementation, upgrade, integration, operation, support and maintenance activities that include scripting (data analysis, display development, database configuration, point and loop check verification, report development and documentation. Responsibilities also include managing the daily operations of the Targa Pipeline supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) hardware, software systems, related process control systems, peripherals to ensure reliable communications and operations.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain design standards, templates and tools for the SCADA Systems
- Oversee several aspects the development, configuration, and deployment of SCADA software systems for all
- Work closely with Operations, Measurement, Gas Control, Measurement and Commercial Sales to ensure the SCADA System is being developed to established standards
- Evaluate and estimate support, service, and development requests;
- Design, develop and test delivered solutions working with SCADA/Measurement/Operations & Engineering/Business team members.
- Responsible for the accuracy and quality of the delivered solution working with the internal and external stakeholders i.e. Gas Control, Field, Measurement, Business groups, etc.
- Responsible for the technical integrity and efficiency of the delivered solution including but not limited to - data integration between 3rd party application, Measurement, Gas Control, gas quality and SCADA.
- Responsible for all visual workflow and navigation HMI design.
- Responsible for training internal and external (measurement analysts) on Cygnet FMS operations and associated tools to support their job function.
- Responsible for accuracy and quality of EFM daily collections and troubleshooting from meter collection to Flowcal handoff.
- Responsible for all gas gathering and processing real-time operations i.e. Gas Control and field operations. This includes all regulated pipeline.
- Support all gas scheduling and nominations activity within SCADA and Gas Control.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Design/analysis experience in telecommunication design
- Design/analysis experience with software SCADA systems
- Regular and reliable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- SCADA Systems Design Engineering with 5 years’ experience
- Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering from a in ABET accredited program or equivalent work experience and comparable business experience required.
- An understanding of the Natural Gas/Liquids pipeline operation and upstream/midstream/downstream business.
- Experience with technical documentation as it relates to workflow, operations and business processes.
- Experience with Flowcal CFX, Wonderware 10.1, and Kepware.
- Recent experience with CygNet 8.5 -> above and FMS is required.
- Strong scripting knowledge using C , VBScript, .net framework
- Strong knowledge of ESE and associated utility.
- Experience with data/RF wired/wireless network architectures and associated protocols i.e. TCP/UDP/IP, SNMP, etc.
- Experience with Network Routers/Switches/Firewalls and associated protocols.
- Strong working knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities for DCS/PLC, SCADA including HMI, RTUs - TotalFlow, Emerson Roc, Bristol ControlWave and associated protocols. PLCs – Allen Bradley all models, General Electric all models and associated protocols (SLC, CIP, SRTP, Modbus, etc.).
- Knowledge of the natural gas industry standards (NAESB); PHMSA, FERC regulations will be an asset.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa
