Specialist- Engineering Technician (Rawlins, WY)

Specialist-Engineering Technician supports natural gas compressor station automation systems including: industrial gas turbine / centrifugal compressor trains, internal combustion engine / reciprocating compressor packages and ancillary equipment including fans, pumps, air compressors, and cooling towers. Specialist-Engineering Technician works with Automation Engineers in the design and implementation of projects utilizing major DCS, PLC, and Safety System or SCADA control system platforms. On occasion the Specialist - Engineering Technician will assist with troubleshooting. The Specialist - Engineering Technician may work with Environmental Representatives in assessing engine and compressor performance / compliance.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and resolve automation and compressor controls issues that cannot be remedied at the Operations level Examples include: failed starts, unit trips, erratic operation of compressors. Maintain and troubleshoot turbine and reciprocating engine and PLC code in unit and station controllers as well as ancillary equipment, ESD and safety systems. Maintain and troubleshoot compressor station HMI node programs and provide direct support to HMI hardware. Maintain and troubleshoot Waukesha ESM interface HMI's. Provide technical input/assistance at key phases of capital projects (scoping, design review & commissioning). Review and implement company standards where applicable in PLC programming and HMI development/programming. Support SCADA data transfer to Gas Control and COMETII.

Support multiple controls platforms including:

WonderWare, RS Panel View, Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Reliance, MEC-20. Assist in the establishment/support of automation standards for reporting to Gas Control. Support technical training curriculum for Operations Specialists including E&C Technician advancement reviews. Provide technical advice and support to Operations Specialists and site leadership with the basics of plant operations and troubleshooting. Identify opportunities and implement plans for improved performance and reliability of plant systems. Provide technical advice and support for Third Party Vendors performing specialized work on plant systems. Provide support to Environmental Representatives and Company or Contract testing group in resolving emissions testing issues. Implement solutions and/or corrective actions to resolve issues generated by Third Party Vendor Technical Service Bulletins. Successful applicant must be a disciplined self-starter capable of working with minimal direct supervision. Supports the identification and prioritization of capital and O&M improvement projects. Regular and predictable attendance.