E&C Technician - North Watford Gathering

Kinder Morgan•Alexander, ND

About The Position

The E&C Technician is responsible for electrical maintenance and new construction at company facilities. The role requires familiarity with NEC wiring standards and company-specific standards for calibration and maintenance of instrumentation. The technician also installs and maintains company communications equipment and may be called out by the company control center to address problems with instrumentation or electrical equipment. The technician troubleshoots and maintains controls, monitors alarms and sensor tests, schedules electrical maintenance for the assigned location, assists PLC programming personnel, and supervises electrical contractors. The role works with project managers, engineers, and contractors on new construction projects. Work must comply with applicable laws and regulations and company policies and procedures, reflect company core values, and prioritize safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Journeyman electrician.
General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer orientation.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to company employees and outside contractors.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to address day-to-day operational issues.
Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
Understanding of electrical motor control.
Knowledge of electrical prints and ability to make appropriate red-line changes.
Understanding of PLC cause and effect.
Valid state operating license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the company.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; climb and work at various heights; and work in standing, sitting, lying, crouched, or kneeling positions.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds from ground level, manually transport a load up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 150 pounds of torque.
Ability to walk an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
Ability to climb equipment and work in confined areas, including tanks, between compressors, and vessels.
Willingness to wear required safety equipment and work outdoors around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment, potentially in hazardous conditions, hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather, and extreme temperatures.
Subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance and new construction at company facilities.
Install and maintain company communications equipment.
Respond to callouts for instrumentation or electrical equipment problems and make callouts on equipment.
Troubleshoot PLCs, control valves, PLC logic, and other assigned equipment.
Maintain sufficient inventory of electrical supplies and repair parts for most emergency situations.
Maintain the company vehicle in a clean and organized condition.
Report unsafe practices or actions to a supervisor.
Look for better and more efficient ways to perform the job.
Maintain communication with the supervisor and other company employees while meeting customer needs.
Work with project managers, engineers, and contractors on new construction projects.
Maintain controls and monitor alarms and sensor tests.
Troubleshoot and schedule electrical maintenance for the assigned location.
Assist PLC programming personnel.
Supervise electrical contractors.
Perform other duties as assigned while following applicable laws, regulations, company policies and procedures, company core values, and safety practices.