E&C TECHNICIAN (BIG WELLS, TX)

Kinder Morgan • Big Wells, TX

96d

About The Position

The E&C Technician is responsible for the safe troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation of mechanical, electrical, and instrument equipment. The role requires understanding accepted troubleshooting guidelines for PLC, control valves, and all PLC logic, as well as maintaining sufficient inventory of electrical supplies and repair parts. The technician will also be responsible for keeping the company vehicle clean and organized, reporting unsafe practices, and maintaining open communication with supervisors and other employees. The position involves working with project managers, engineering, and contractors on new construction projects, maintaining controls, monitoring alarms, and conducting sensor tests. The technician will troubleshoot and schedule electrical maintenance, possess a solid understanding of electrical motor control, and be capable of making appropriate red-line changes to electrical prints. Additionally, the technician will assist PLC programming personnel and supervise electrical contractors.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering system, and processing plant operations.
• Valid operating license with acceptable driving record under company insurers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman electrician.
• Maximo or other Enterprise Asset Management application experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand accepted troubleshooting guidelines for PLC, control valves, and all PLC logic.
• Possess overall knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of assigned equipment.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of electrical supplies and repair parts.
• Take care of company vehicle, keeping it clean and organized.
• Report any unsafe practices or actions to supervisor.
• Look for better and more efficient ways of doing the job.
• Keep lines of communication open to supervisor and other company employees.
• Make callouts on equipment.
• Work with project managers, engineering, and contractors on new construction projects.
• Maintain all controls, monitor alarms, and conduct sensor tests.
• Troubleshoot and schedule electrical maintenance for the assigned location.
• Have a solid understanding of electrical motor control.
• Make appropriate red-line changes to electrical prints.
• Assist PLC programming personnel.
• Supervise electrical contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED