Senior Controls Engineering Technician

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Senior Controls Engineering Technician Role

As a Senior Controls Engineering Technician, you will ensure the reliability and functionality of various controls systems at Colonial Pipeline. This includes PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, low voltage electrical components, and other end devices used to monitor and control the pipeline. The Senior Controls Engineering Technician provides technical support and consultation on upgrade processes and technical input for engineering processes and measurement. This role serves as an intermediary between the field and engineering to assist with design, implementation, and testing of controls systems. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you are a subject matter expert and will serve as an intermediary between the field and engineering to assist with design, implementation, and testing of controls systems.

What You Get to Do:

• Write and test basic PLC logic and HMI applications for control system implementation, installation, and upgrades for new and existing equipment to automate systems and update programs and processes for technical pipeline operations.
• Consult with appropriate parties on proposed engineering projects, including initiations or changes, to ensure proper control system equipment operations are meeting the needs of the function.
• Consult with appropriate parties on the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure the reliability and functionality of all controls systems.
• Ensure appropriate communication from system related devices to the PLC and from the PLC to local HMI and central SCADA systems.
• Serve as a resource to support Controls Engineering by having all appropriate OQs and training of field technicians, as appropriate.

What You Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) from an accredited educational institution, including completed Technical degree/certification in a related field of study from an accredited educational institution.
• Ideally, 3+ years of automation/ controls experience and 5+ years oil/ gas equipment maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces and other computer programming languages.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, pipeline equipment, instrumentation, measurement devices, PLC communications devices, low voltage electrical systems and wiring, pipeline operational and maintenance process/ procedures, and other end devices used to monitor and control the pipeline.
• Ability to think systematically, adapt to change, plan, and organize effectively, make sound decisions, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, and up to 70% during peak and critical times.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Got Extra to Bring?

• Associates Degree in Engineering Field from an accredited college o