Equipment and Controls Technician

Kinder Morgan • Bay Saint Louis, MS

215d

About The Position

Kinder Morgan has an Equipment and Controls opening based out of Kinder Morgan's Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Bay St. Louis Compressor Station located at 10064 Lower Bay Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. This is a Monday through Friday position with on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. To be considered for our Bay St. Louis, Mississippi E&C Tech job click on to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Senior or Industrial Electrician, Electrical and Controls Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E&I Tech), Engineer, Electric Technician, Compression Technician, Instruments and Electric Tech, or similar. Experience working with equipment manufactured by Caterpillar Natural Gas Engines, Cooper Bessemer Engines, Solar Turbines and GE Turbines is a plus.

Requirements

• Two year Associate Degree in job related technical training or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
• Proficient with electronic test instruments.
• Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience preparing drawings of electrical circuits.
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc).
• Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years' experience in operating and maintaining treating plants and compressors.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high-pressure gas, processing equipment, pumps and reciprocating or gas turbine engines and compressors.
• Particular knowledge and experience working with equipment manufactured by Solar Turbines is a plus.
• Knowledge of Wonderware software.
• Computer skills: Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, And Outlook.
• Experience with various operation systems and other company specific software; Asset Management Software (Maximo), Incident Management Systems (IMPACT), Learning Management Systems (LMS), etc.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment, control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor stations, terminals, pump stations, plant operations and measurement facilities.
• Installing, inspecting, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Completing all appropriate documentation associated with the duties.
• Natural gas engine trouble shooting, maintenance.
• Turbine trouble shooting; preferably GE frame 3 natural gas units.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) checks on all control systems.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Perform advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of the analytical testing.
• Assist Corrosion and Engineering personnel with the evaluation / development / implementation / maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Install, analyze and repair security/intrusion systems.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Two retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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