WGL- Sr Automation and Control Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for process control systems, communication infrastructure, and information systems to insure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas by engineering and developing hardware and software automation and control solutions for Gas Control and field locations, including plants and gate stations. Must be available to serve on-call on a rotating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week schedule.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using in-depth knowledge of process control systems, communication infrastructure and information systems, collaborates with internal organizations to determine system requirements.
• Develops control system drawings including control panel layouts, electrical diagrams, and loop diagrams from P&IDs.
• Develops code for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) using vendor specific industrial programming languages to automate Gate Station control and monitoring of flow, pressure, temperature, and odorization of natural gas, as well as Plant; control and monitoring of compressors, boilers, pumps, valves, for peak shaving operations.
• Implements and maintains diverse communications to provide remote control and monitoring of Gate Station and Plant systems using various ICS protocols over serial and Ethernet.
• Interfaces with communication vendors and applies knowledge of communication protocols to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Develops code and configures communications for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) using vendor specific programming languages to provide a graphical interface to the gas delivery system. Administers and develops code for MS SQL/ANSI SQL and vendor specific data archiving applications for reporting, analysis, historical reference and compliance.
• Provides direction to production engineering on requirements for control system inputs/outputs, data communications, conduit, and instrumentation cable.
• Performs start-up operations to determine that system requirements have been met and to insure equipment will perform within design parameters.
• Provides technical support and training to operations personnel for all industrial automation systems of Washington Gas and its affiliates.
• Collaborates with Production Engineering, Gas Control, and other departments to insure system integrity.
• Performs project management functions on projects, including coordinating resources from different departments
• Develops operation and maintenance procedures, programs and standards including wiring schematics.
• Researches new products and performs product evaluation, testing and recommendations to refine processes.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• 5 Years proven experience with industrial control systems required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process control theory and of electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation systems required.
• Working knowledge of control systems in natural gas and propane processing, storage and handling facilities and gas flow measurement preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) protocols required.
• Demonstrated experience programming in least (2) SCADA software platforms and at least (2) PLC platforms required.
• Demonstrated experience developing wiring diagrams and control panel designs from P&IDs required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop control sequences and PLC programming from P&IDs required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting startup and commissioning of control systems for complex industrial or pipeline processes.
• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint) to share, retrieve, research and present business information.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to exhibit good judgment while working with a potentially volatile commodity.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present diverse ideas logically and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers.
  
  
  

We offer a competitive salary range of $94,000 to $136,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

WGL is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.