Controls Technician 1 or Controls Technician 2

Berkshire Hathaway EnergyIthaca, NY
Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is seeking a motivated and skilled Controls Technician 1 or 2 to join our team at the Borger Station in Ithaca, New York. The position level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

  • Control Technician 1: With two-year degree - a minimum 2 years direct, hands on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and computer systems, measurement, controls, communications. OR Without degree - a minimum of four years direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, computer systems, measurement, controls, communications
  • Control Technician 2: With two-year degree - a minimum 3 years direct, hands on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and computer systems, measurement, controls, communications. OR Without degree - a minimum of 5 years direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, computer systems, measurement, controls, communications
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Embraces and Exhibits CHAMPION qualities
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems
  • Basic Windows Professional Suite Computer Knowledge
  • Ability to read basic wiring diagrams and follow SOPs
  • Must complete MC&C Gas Measurement training (6-week course) and written test upon hire.
  • Successfully complete CST Associate Recognition Program (equals one year experience)
  • ICS Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I (To be completed within 12 months of eligibility date.)
  • Control Technician 2: MC&C Gas Measurement training
  • ICS Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I (To be completed within 12 months of completion of CHAMPION

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred degree: Associate Electronics, Technical, Computer Technology, or Communications Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation control circuits and equipment for natural gas processes, such as compression dehydration to facilitate operation of measurement transmission and storage of natural gas.
  • Installation includes mounting, wiring, connecting, testing, configuring, and programming instruments and devices.
  • Maintenance includes routine calibration and functional testing of process instruments and devices, documentation of calibration data collected during inspections, utilizing the instrument inspection monitoring system, and verification of data communication systems that provide real-time process and alarm information to the facility control center.
  • Troubleshooting includes the utilization of equipment such as a laptop computer, multimeter instrument and device communicator, device software, documenting process calibrator, and systems compressor stations, pipelines, and facilities.
  • Installs and calibrates electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical instruments and controls.
  • Directs and assists in the installation of wiring, tubing, and piping to instruments and controls.
  • Trains personnel regarding meter indicator readings, maintenance procedures, etc.
  • Interprets instrumentation and control device installation specifications.
  • Advises and assists in the design, programming, and operation of instrument and control system.
  • Develops and maintains interactive work relationships with Specialists and Engineers.
  • Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, and supports and/or assists contractors and employees in the design construction operation, and to complete installations, modifications, and troubleshooting.
  • Ensures regulatory and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
  • Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers
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