E&C TECH (BRACKETTVILLE, TX)

Kinder Morgan•Brackettville, TX

12d

About The Position

The E&C Tech is responsible for safely troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical, electrical, and instrument equipment. The position performs electrical maintenance and troubleshooting at an assigned location, supports construction projects, maintains supplies and a company vehicle, and communicates with supervisors, coworkers, customers, project managers, engineers, and contractors. The job level will be commensurate with experience and knowledge.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation.
General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
Valid operating license with an acceptable driving record under company insurers.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer orientation.
Advanced troubleshooting and repair capabilities for PLC I/O cards.
Working knowledge of Wonderware and AB HMI systems.
Ability to connect to Allen Bradley PLCs and use them for troubleshooting.
Understanding of instrumentation and controls for CATS, Waukesha, Superior, Solar Turbines, GE Turbines, Ariel Compressors, and Solar EMD units.
Good understanding of Ethernet IP and Modbus communication protocols.
Good understanding of MCCs, switchgear, and VFD drives, and experience working with voltages from 24 VDC and 120 VAC to 13.8 kV AC.
Working knowledge of UPS systems, air compressor systems, and generators.
Ability to work in a callout rotation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair I/O cards associated with PLCs and use Allen Bradley PLCs as a troubleshooting tool.
Troubleshoot instrumentation including pressure, temperature, differential-pressure, and level transmitters; relays; starters; RTDs; thermocouples; control valves; and gas-actuated valves.
Use test instruments such as Fluke meters, Fluke process calibrators, meggers, IR guns, and HART communicators.
Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and controls on compressor and turbine units, reboilers, contact towers, and glycol systems.
Work with MCCs, switchgear, VFD drives, UPS systems, air compressor systems, and generators.
Maintain sufficient inventory of electrical supplies and repair parts for most emergency situations.
Keep the company vehicle clean and organized.
Report unsafe practices or actions to a supervisor.
Look for more effective and efficient ways to perform the job.
Maintain communication with the supervisor and other employees while meeting customer needs.
Participate in a callout rotation.
Work with project managers, engineers, and contractors on new construction projects.
Troubleshoot and schedule electrical maintenance for the assigned location.
Read electrical prints and make appropriate red-line changes.
Work with peers and automation and controls technicians.
Supervise electrical contractors.