National Fuel Gas - New Buffalo, PA
posted 4 months ago
National Fuel is currently seeking an Automation & Electrical Engineer for an outstanding career opportunity in our Engineering Services department located at our Buffalo, NY or Erie, PA locations. This position involves project management and technical guidance for the design and implementation of projects associated with pipeline measurement, process, and compression activities. The successful candidate will participate in project scopes, bid specifications, cost estimates, project design, material procurement, drawing review, project inspection, and provide technical assistance during construction and commissioning, as well as processing job completion requirements for electrical and automation-related projects. The role requires extensive interaction with various stakeholders, vendors, engineering firms, and construction companies. The engineer will design, support, and evaluate automation and control systems to ensure efficient and safe facility and pipeline operations, participating in start-up and commissioning as well as resolving open issues. Additionally, the position involves the administration and development of AVEVA/Wonderware Historian Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems, including server setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance, as well as configuration and maintenance of various communication protocols with remote facilities. The engineer will also support internal personnel with training and access to systems. As a key stakeholder in the development of technology to support system reliability at facilities, the engineer will work with the team to develop the implementation of industry metrics and KPIs utilizing Operational Technology with integration in Historian systems. This includes developing reports for stakeholders and leadership to support compliance with regulations. The engineer will provide direct support and guidance for programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed process control systems (DCS), human machine interfaces (HMI), Historian data logging and reporting, associated instrumentation, and Operational Technology (OT) equipment and systems. The role also encompasses participation in the development of process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's), and electrical and automation drawings, including electrical design for power systems and ensuring code compliance. Oversight of electricians and field technicians on new installations and equipment troubleshooting is also part of the job, along with direct interaction, coordination, and communication with Automation & Electrical Specialists. The engineer will design and install telemetering systems for integration into the SCADA system and collaborate with stakeholders to apply current system security engineering methods, practices, and technologies to maintain appropriate security and risk mitigation. Finally, the engineer will provide support on a variety of projects including sustainability, emissions reductions, and technology enhancements while embracing innovation and establishing standards for new systems.