Equipment and Controls Technician

Kinder Morgan•West Milford, NJ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment and Controls Technician (E&C Tech) is based at Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Hewitt Compressor Station. The position implements and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment, control and automation systems, and electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor station, terminal, pump station, plant operation, and measurement facilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Travel, overtime, and shift work when applicable may be required. The role includes responding to callouts and emergencies within 45 minutes, including outside regular business hours and after dark. Job level and pay are commensurate with experience and skill set. The technician installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates a range of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment, and completes associated documentation. The role also includes preventive maintenance, control-system inspection and maintenance, safety and environmental issue response, advanced analytical testing, grounding-system support, security-system work, facility upkeep, and oversight of third-party construction or maintenance activities. The position requires an associate degree in job-related technical training or equivalent work experience, relevant knowledge of electrical codes, instruments, process controls, gas processing, drawings, and blueprints, and a valid driver's license. A commercial driver's license and other certifications may be required depending on duties. Candidates must be able to work in varied weather and physical conditions, including confined spaces and elevated areas, and meet the stated lifting requirements. Preferred qualifications include five years of experience operating and maintaining treating plants and compressors, relevant gas and equipment knowledge, and familiarity with Wonderware software.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree in job-related technical training or equivalent work experience.
Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
Proficiency with electronic test instruments.
Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
Knowledge and experience preparing electrical circuit drawings.
Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments, such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of company policies and practices and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Ability to respond to callouts and emergencies within 45 minutes, including outside regular business hours and after dark, while carrying a communication device.
Ability to travel; overtime may be required and is anticipated.
Job planning and prioritizing skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office, operating systems, and company software.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer focus and ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, maintain required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Ability to frequently enter confined spaces and climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, and walkways.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds in awkward positions and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to waist.
Ability to work in low-lit areas and be available for shift work when applicable.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check after an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience operating and maintaining treating plants and compressors.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for 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.
Knowledge of Wonderware software.
Military or private-sector experience with motors, VFDs, PLCs, and Automatic Transfer Switches is relevant background.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment; complete associated documentation.
Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
Perform inspection and maintenance checks on control systems.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence and mentor fellow employees when opportunities arise.
Maintain electrical switchgear and power distribution systems.
Perform advanced engine, compressor, and pump analytical testing, and lead efforts to develop and implement changes based on test results.
Assist Corrosion and Engineering personnel with evaluation, development, implementation, and maintenance of facility grounding systems.
Install, analyze, and repair security and intrusion systems.
Maintain the general upkeep of facilities and equipment as needed.
Oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties.
Respond to callouts and emergencies within 45 minutes during and after regular business hours, including after dark.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employees and dependents
401(k) with employer and employee contributions
Company-funded pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental bonding leave
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Voluntary benefit plans