Senior Field Telemetry Engineer (Hybrid)

Company: Motus Recruiting and Staffing
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

_*Senior Field Telemetry Engineer (Hybrid)*_

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Our client, providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities they serve, are searching for a Field Telemetry Engineer at their gas storage facilities in Mist, Oregon. In this position you will lead engineers, design, test and commission field instrumentation, plant control systems, and telemetry in support of gas operations. You will work closely with the engineering department, operations, SCADA development team, and instrumentation technicians. You will be responsible for engineering, planning, organizing, and implementing field SCADA instrumentation and telemetry, and you will lead field commissioning of new and/or improved operation controls with cross department team members.



*Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate (relocation package offered) to a commutable distance from Mist, OR.*



*Responsibilities of the Senior Field Telemetry Engineer:*
* Develop 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 storage operations. Lead engineering design, testing and commissioning of field instrumentation and 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.
* Lead telemetry and SCADA project planning, scheduling, and budgeting based upon project commissioning and start-up schedules.
* Ensure accuracy and reliability of instrumentation, SCADA, control and safety of systems. Generate system architecture and piping and instrumentation design and field network drawings. Participate 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.
* Establish 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 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.



*Requirements/Qualifications for Senior Field Telemetry Engineer:*
* BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university, with specialty in Telemetry Control Systems, Instrumentation, or related field preferred.
* 7+ years' experience as a Field Telemetry Engineer and/or similar position.
* 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.
* Ability to travel within our client's service territory, specifically at the Gas Storage Facilities located in Mist, OR.
* 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.



*About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:*

_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status_.

_AG/BH13146_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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