Equipment and Controls Technician – Portland, TN

Kinder Morgan•Portland, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment and Controls Technician is based at Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Portland Compressor Station No. 87 in Portland, Tennessee. The position implements, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical power circuits, mechanical equipment, control and automation systems, and electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor station, plant, and measurement facility operations. The role also supports equipment commissioning, facility upkeep, safety and environmental compliance, and operational excellence. Job level is commensurate with skills and experience.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent skills and experience.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
Knowledge of electronic test instruments and equipment.
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases and liquids and high- and low-pressure systems.
Ability to respond to an emergency at the station within 30 minutes.
Ability to respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours, including after dark, and carry a communication device.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle, and comply with commercial vehicle regulations.
May be required to obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform job duties.
Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Excel, and operating systems.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer focus and ability to work as part of a team, take direction, keep required work schedules, attend to detail, and follow work rules.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, squat, and twist the head and back for extended periods.
Ability to climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms, and ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
Ability to work with hands above the head and while lying on the back.
Ability to work in adverse weather and extreme temperature conditions.
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions and work in low-lit areas.
Ability to frequently climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Ability to report to the compressor station within one hour of a callout.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with equipment manufactured by Solar, Ariel, Ansaldo, Caterpillar, Cooper Bessemer, Clark, Siemens, or Allen Bradley.
PLC programming and Ladder Logic knowledge.
Ability to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of physical force.

Responsibilities

Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical power circuits and equipment, mechanical equipment, control and automation systems, and electronic and pneumatic equipment.
Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and adjust mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and PLC control systems.
Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
Perform inspection and maintenance checks on control systems.
Maintain electrical switchgear and power distribution.
Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair of station equipment.
Conduct advanced engine, compressor, and pump analytical testing and lead efforts to develop and implement changes resulting from testing.
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.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate safe work practices when handling gas and liquid products.
Install, troubleshoot, and assist in the design of new facilities as responsibilities progress.
Assist in developing other technicians as responsibilities progress.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence and mentor fellow employees when appropriate.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Commission new equipment.
Install conduit up to 2 inches and pull large wire.
Terminate connections for circuits up to 480 volts.
Install new mechanical stainless-steel tubing and fittings.
Respond to and address after-hours callouts and emergencies, including after dark.
Perform other duties as assigned.