Equipment and Controls Technician Longview, TX

Kinder Morgan•Longview, TX

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, owning or operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. The Equipment and Controls Technician (E&C Tech) is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) Longview, TX Compressor Station 388. This is a Monday through Friday position with some 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. This role implements, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical power circuits, all mechanical equipment, control and automation systems, and electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor stations, and plant operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent skills and experience.
Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
Knowledge of electronic test instruments and equipment.
Knowledge of mechanical & electrical troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gasses, liquids, high/low pressure systems.
Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which will require carrying a communication device.
In addition to responding to callouts when not on rotation, being placed in the on-call rotation.
Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.
May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
Computer skills (MS office, MS Excel, operating systems, etc.)
Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Customer focus
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with equipment manufactured by Caterpillar, Worthington, Cooper Bessemer, Clark, Waukesha, Siemens, and Allen Bradley is a plus.
PLC programming and Ladder Logic knowledge is preferable.

Responsibilities

Implements, troubleshoots and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment, control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, all mechanical equipment, compressor stations, plant operations and measurement facilities.
Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems.
Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems.
Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
Performs mechanical troubleshooting and repair of all station equipment.
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.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate safe work practices with product (gas & liquid) handling techniques.
Ability to install, troubleshoot, and assist in design of new facilities (progression).
Assist in the development of other Technicians (progression).
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Mentor with fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Commission New equipment
New Conduit installation up to 2”
Pull large wire
Terminate connections for circuits up to 480V
Install new Mechanical SS tubing and fittings.
Other duties as assigned.