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Automation & Electrical Engineer

National Fuel Gas Company, Buffalo, NY, United States


Please reference position Automation & Electrical Engineer in the subject line of email.

National Fuel is currently seeking an A&E Engineer for an outstanding career opportunity in the Engineering Services department located at our headquarters in Williamsville, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management and technical guidance for the design and implementation of projects associated with pipeline measurement, process, and compression activities

Participate in project scopes, bid specifications, cost estimates, project design, material procurement, drawing review, project inspection, and technical assistance during construction and commissioning, and processing job completion requirements for electrical and automation related projects

Interact extensively with various stakeholders, vendors, engineering firms, and construction companies

Design, support, and evaluate automation and control systems to ensure efficient and safe facility and pipeline operations and participate in start-up and commissioning as well as resolution of open issues

Administration and development of AVEVA/Wonderware Historian Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems; Including server setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance; configuration and maintenance of various communication protocols with remote facilities and support internal personnel with training and access to systems

Key stakeholder in development of technology to support system reliability at facilities and works with team to develop implementation of industry metrics and KPI’s utilizing Operational Technology with integration in Historian systems; develop reports for stakeholders, leadership, and to support compliance with regulation

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

Participate in the development of process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), electrical and automation drawings; electrical design including power systems, integration of classified areas, conduit and cable to ensure code compliance

Oversight of electricians/field technicians on new installations and in equipment troubleshooting; direct interaction, coordination, and communication with Automation & Electrical Specialists

Design and installation of telemetering systems for integration into the SCADA system

Collaborate with stakeholders to apply current system security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of operational technology (OT) systems and networks to maintain appropriate security and risk mitigation

Provide support on a variety of projects including sustainability, emissions reductions, technology enhancements. Embrace innovation and establish standards for new systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution

Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field combined with direct operational technology experience

4+ years of experience in Controls and Automation Engineering

Experience in PLC programming and HMI based control systems as well as data communication and network system

Ability to travel to company facilities and project sites throughout Western NY and Northwest/Central PA (overnight travel requirements will be limited)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong oral and written communication skills, proven technical abilities and strong computer skills

The ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Exceptional time management and multi-tasking abilities

Prior project management experience is preferred

While this position will require travel to company facilities and project sites throughout Western NY and Northwest/Central PA, overnight travel requirements will be limited

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL
National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $117,000.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Paid Company Holidays

Dental Coverage

Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Company Funded Retirement Savings Account

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Charitable Giving Programs

Annual variable bonus program

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences make us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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