The ideal candidate will have the following:

Knowledge Sharing:

• Formulate comprehensive standards, procedures, and technical documentation to be implemented company-wide for the installation and configuration of endpoint devices in future deployments.

Operational Excellence:

• Guarantee the uniform implementation of Atmos Engineering Standards across all operational technology (OT) endpoint devices throughout the enterprise.

Analysis & Problem Solving:

• Assess emerging technologies to improve the reliability and functionality of instrumentation and control assets throughout the enterprise.

Agility & Learning:

• Maintain current knowledge of evolving industrial standards and requirements, and integrate them into relevant engineering tasks as applicable.

Effective Communication:

• Facilitate the coordination of diverse teams across the organization to ensure the successful execution of complex projects from initiation through to completion.

Execution & Results:

• Develop and oversee project schedules and budgets, ensuring that deliverables are deployed in accordance with established timelines and financial constraints.

The following duties are essential for this position:
1. Guides and oversees the programming, configuration, and optimization of Operational Technology instrumentation & control devices. Establishes system requirements and recommends enhancements to ensure optimum operating efficiency after analyzing performance data and identifying trends. Investigates root causes and develops remediation strategies in response to system, process, and equipment failures.
2. Designs and enhances the SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) control logic and display screens to make the system more operator-friendly and effective. Manages HMI patches and upgrades. Ensures the integrity and accessibility of real-time and historical databases and graphical user interfaces.
3. Performs all aspects of system and network administration associated with the Operational Technology infrastructure. Configure, test, and commission networks including but not limited to routers, firewalls, network switches, end devices, and cable/wireless communication systems.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and six years professional experience in engineering.
2. Registered Professional Engineer Certification.
3. Valid driver’s license.
   Communication Skills:
   Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with experience or knowledge of the technical area.
   Numeric Skills:
   Requires the ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical and/or accounting methods.
   Computer Skills:
   Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports and graphics.
   Work Conditions:
   Works in an office environment, occasionally outdoors.
   Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
   As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.
   Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
   Job Family:
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Primary Duties
1. Manages large-scale projects to include providing direction for the design, development and execution of technical assignments involving, but not limited to, the following:
a. Construction of new and maintenance of existing pipeline systems including selection of materials, development of procedures, compliance with applicable codes and inspection of work in progress;
b. Preparation of the scheduling and subsequent evaluation of leakage surveys.
c. Operation of pipeline system including regulation, measurement, curtailment and loss or gain of natural gas;
d. Compliance with Federal, state and local rules and regulations;
e. Design of system mains, regulator and meter settings and corrosion control protection;
f. Preparation and administration of capital and expense budgets including economic justification of capital expenditure proposals.
2. Provides input regarding the development and evaluation of the Company’s operating standards.
3. Conducts product evaluation and presents recommendations to standards committee based on product safety, economics of use and user friendliness.
4. Reviews paperwork regarding completed jobs for accuracy and adherence to original design specifications.
5. Ensures the accurate flow of field data for permanent facilities’ files and maps. May direct employees engaged in the preparation and maintenance of required maps and records.
6. Coordinates engineering activities with other operational functions in assigned area to ensure the timely completion of projects.
7. May serve as the primary Business Unit incident coordinator.
8. Guides employees and assumes responsibility for training and development.
9. Performs special studies and evaluations as required.
10. Displays a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact complex problems.