E&C Technician

Kinder Morgan•Deming, NM

About The Position

The E&C Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining industrial equipment, electrical power circuits, and control and automation systems used at facilities associated with natural gas compression and transportation. This includes mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. The role also supports facility upkeep, safety and environmental compliance, documentation, oversight of third-party work, and operational excellence. The technician may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understand and operate electronic test instruments.
Demonstrated safe work practices.
Working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
Working knowledge and experience applying electrical measurement instruments and interpreting their results, including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Working knowledge of National Electric Codes and applicable regulatory requirements for pipeline and compression facilities.
Ability to estimate installation, operating, and maintenance expenses associated with electrical and control systems.
Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision and within an acceptable time frame.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, and other software.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Detail-oriented with a customer-focused approach.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Must obtain all company- and regulatory-required Operation Qualifications.
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications needed to perform job duties.
Must sustain regular and predictable attendance.
Must live, or relocate to live by the position start date, within 30 miles of the reporting location.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer and before employment; position is subject to random drug testing as required by the DOT.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use hand tools and equipment, including repetitive hand use such as simple grasping and twisting motions.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, crouching, crawling, handling, grasping, feeling, and sensory and vision tasks.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or Master’s electrical license.
Work experience in natural gas industry instrumentation, electronics, and control systems.
Understanding of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Knowledge and experience with high-pressure natural gas, processing equipment, pumps, and reciprocating or gas turbine engines and compressors.
Knowledge of natural gas regulatory and tariff requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and adjust pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and electronic devices.
Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) checks on control systems.
Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
Perform advanced engine, compressor, and pump analytical testing.
Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain facility grounding systems.
Install, analyze, and repair security and intrusion systems.
Maintain facilities, including piping, valves, and equipment, as needed.
Perform work in compliance with company standards and procedures and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Complete required documentation and paperwork within assigned timeframes.
Oversee construction, maintenance, and other work performed by third parties.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Mentor fellow employees when opportunities arise.
Perform other duties as assigned.