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Field Telemetry Engineer 3 or 4

NW Natural

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Posted:
April 13, 2018
Location:
Portland, Oregon
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Salary:
$91,500-$146,250
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

Non-Union Position
Information Technology; Portland, OR 97209
Regular; Full-Time
Posting # 50260309
April 13, 2018 

At NW Natural, we like to say, “We grew up here.” We’ve been an energy supplier and community leader since 1859.

Some of our neighbors know us through our philanthropy and volunteer programs and innovative approaches to carbon reduction.

Our customers know us because of the clean, safe, efficient, and low-cost natural gas we provide.

We are a service-oriented utility, with a “Best in the West” customer satisfaction ranking.

If you share our core values – integrity, safety, service ethic, caring and environmental stewardship – we invite you to apply to NW Natural.

The Role:

Leads, engineers, designs, tests and commissions field instrumentation, pipeline control systems, and telemetry in support of gas control operations. Works closely with pipeline engineering department, gas control, SCADA development team, and instrumentation technicians.  Responsible for engineering, planning, organizing and implementing field SCADA instrumentation and telemetry and leads field commissioning of new and/or improved pipeline controls with cross department team members.

Day to Day:

  • Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of company SCADA systems used for the monitoring and control of gas control operations.
  • Leads engineering design, testing and commissioning of field instrumentation and pipeline control systems.
  • Perform engineering tasks using established procedures, these include but are not limited to, field transducer and equipment selection, schematic design, system layout, cost estimation, permitting and system documentation.
  • Leads telemetry and SCADA project planning, scheduling and budgeting based upon project commissioning and start-up schedules.
  • Insure accuracy and reliability of instrumentation, SCADA, pipeline control and safety of systems. 
  • Generate system architecture and piping and instrumentation design and field network drawings.
  • Participates in architecture decisions affecting SCADA instrumentation and controls.
  • System testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems to resolve scheduled and unscheduled outages.
  • Work closely with company personnel to optimize instrumentation and pipeline control efficiency and reliability.
  • Provide guidance and training assistance to field instrumentation technicians and SCADA HMI developers.
  • Establishes standardized field documentation, responsible for instrumentation design as-builts and provides engineering support services to field technicians.
  • Position requires frequent field site visits throughout the NW Natural operational region to lead on-site instrumentation engineering, design, and commissioning.
  • Position requires the ability and willingness to be available for on-call response, and off-hours site commissioning or upgrade activities.
  • Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

What to bring your first day:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university, with specialty in Telemetry Control Systems, Instrumentation or related field. PE preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in similar position required for Level 3. Additional years of experience for Level 4.  
  • Strong Rockwell ControlLogix PLC programming, FactoryTalk, and PlantPAx experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematic diagrams, P&ID prints, blue prints and control systems loop diagrams.
  • Must have working knowledge of a wide variety of transducers and equipment related to control and instrumentation.
  • Proven ability to effectively lead and manage priorities while working with various types of people.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed with good communications and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated strong oral, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technological concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Proven ability to organize/prioritize workload effectively and manage conflicting priorities.
  • Must have the ability to take initiative and be assertive in a professional environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn very quickly and adapt to any situation that might arise.
  • Proven ability to function in a highly cohesive team environment to achieve department goals and to act independently to accomplish responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with employees at all organizational levels, including the ability to work in partnership with departmental and process managers in a union environment.
  • Skill in training key business partners on pipeline instrumentation and control system architecture.
  • Requires travel within NWN service territory and frequent field work.
  • Requires evening and weekend work hours to accommodate resolution of system outages and scheduled maintenance.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.  Must obtain a valid Oregon/Washington driver's license within 90 days if current valid license is from another state.
  • Subject to random drug testing.

What we offer:

Arguably the most competitive healthcare and wellness benefits in the Pacific Northwest
401(k) with generous match and additional 5% employer contribution
Company provided Trimet or C-Tran passes/Bike storage for cyclists
Green Team/Diversity & Inclusion Council/Safety Team/Women’s Network
Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
20% Employee discount on Natural Gas
Generous Vacation/Sick leave program
7 Paid Holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to add an extra paid day off to Holidays Observed by NW Natural
Flexible work schedule opportunities

Deadline: May 4, 2018
Applications will be reviewed once application deadline has passed.

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Base salary Range –
Min. $91,500 (*$100,900 to $126,650) Max. $132,700 (Level 3) or
Min. $100,850 (*$111,200 to $139,600) Max. $146,250 (Level 4) depending on qualifications
*Expected Hiring Range
Internal Number: 50260309
About NW Natural
For over 150 years, NW Natural has been a vital part of the Northwest, providing safe, efficient and reliable energy for homes and business.Our mission:We provide safe, reliable and affordable energy in an environmentally responsible way to better the lives of the public we serve.Our core values:Safety is critically important in all aspects of the company’s operations whether in training for employees, education of consumers, or exceeding all regulatory requirements for pipeline safety.Integrity means being honest and ethical in everything we do, and being true to our word.Service Ethic underlies the company’s commitment to reliable and efficient operations as well as the desire to help others and solve problems.Caring is reflected in the importance of teamwork, family, and fun as well as in the valuing of diversity, community involvement, and employee volunteerism.Environmental stewardship is reflected in our commitment to conservation and a cleaner environment.
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