I&E Technician

Kinder Morgan•Galena Park, TX

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor-Maintenance, the I&E Technician installs, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates electrical and instrumentation systems used in pipeline, terminal and control center operations, and maintains related documentation. The role includes preventive maintenance and calibration, cathodic protection system maintenance, equipment repair, and support for operations personnel with lock-out/tag-out procedures. The technician also installs and repairs equipment regulated by DOT, OSHA and the Coast Guard; trains operations personnel and contractors; orders parts and supplies; and obtains required work permits. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship at journeyman level or equivalent. Candidates must meet one of two experience paths: at least four years of industrial instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience, or at least one year in a bulk liquid storage terminal using Saab tank radar gauges and John Zinc/MWR vapor combustors, together with an associate degree in Instrumentation/Electrical Technology or a related discipline. The role also requires practical experience with electronics, test equipment, instrumentation, SCADA, print reading and electrical systems, as well as knowledge of electrical distribution and industrial maintenance and operations. The work involves industrial terminal and pipeline environments, including confined spaces, elevated and waterfront areas, adverse weather, heights, and exposure to electrical, chemical and mechanical hazards. Physical requirements include prolonged walking and standing, ladder and stairway use, working in awkward positions, and carrying, pushing or pulling at least 50 pounds. The technician operates and works out of a bucket truck, wears required personal protective equipment, and must be available for overtime and on-call work as dictated by operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification through an approved electrical apprenticeship journeyman-level program or equivalent.
Working knowledge of vapor recovery systems; truck rack loading systems such as Dan-Loads and Meter Custody; tank level measurement systems such as VAREC and SAAB/Emerson Rosemount; motor-operated valve actuators; and the National Electrical Code and applicable state and local codes.
Knowledge and/or experience with medium-voltage motor starters and VFDs.
Either at least four years of instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry, or at least one year of experience in a bulk liquid storage terminal utilizing Saab tank radar gauges and John Zinc/MWR vapor combustors, plus an associate degree in Instrumentation/Electrical Technology or a related discipline.
Practical experience in electronics, test equipment, instrumentation, SCADA, print reading and electrical systems, including use of voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters.
Knowledge and experience in electrical distribution, substations, power transformers and motor control switchgear from 50 volts to 15 kV.
Prior maintenance or operations experience that includes knowledge of chemical process manufacturing; troubleshooting and repair of electrical and pneumatic instrumentation; instrument calibration; tank level gauging; liquid loading and unloading; vapor collection and combustor operation; and plant safety rules and regulations.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Must pass and complete customer-required safety training/certification and Kinder Morgan safety training as required for assigned locations.
Must successfully complete Kinder Morgan's Operator Qualification (OQ) Program, including written and oral examinations and an on-the-job evaluation, in compliance with applicable DOT pipeline personnel qualification regulations.
Must meet requirements for entry into foreign trade zones, including applicable U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security background checks, and obtain and maintain a TWIC.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer and before employment.
Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Strong analytical and mechanical skills and aptitude.
Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and remain productive with minimal supervision.
Effective communication skills, basic computer competencies, and sufficient mechanical and electrical aptitude to perform the job responsibilities.
Able to communicate verbally with all levels of management.
Willing and able to work overtime with little or no notice on weekdays, weekends and holidays as operations dictate.
Regular work attendance is required.
Able and willing to work as part of a team, take direction from supervisors, prioritize work schedules, focus on details and follow work rules.
Able to carry a company-issued cell phone/radio and be on call during and after regular business and non-working hours, including after dark, as operations require.
Able and willing to work in confined spaces, elevated and waterfront areas, and locations requiring fresh breathing air, hot-work permits, lock-out/tag-out, fire watch and similar safety procedures.
Able to meet physical requirements, including prolonged walking and standing; using ladders and tank stairways; negotiating uneven surfaces; crawling and stooping; carrying, pushing or pulling a minimum of 50 pounds on level and uneven ground, walkways and stairways; kneeling and bending; holding one or both arms overhead for long durations; and having the required hand dexterity, movement and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in instrument technology or higher.
Terminal, pipeline, truck-loading, or other experience in the movement and storage of gas and/or liquids.
Knowledge and experience installing, programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Knowledge of transmitters controlling temperature, level, pressure and flow.
Knowledge and/or experience installing, programming and troubleshooting SAAB tank radar gauges.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systems associated with pipeline, terminal and control center operations.
Maintain documentation for electrical and instrumentation systems and work performed.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations of site instrumentation and electrical systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems.
Repair non-functioning or malfunctioning equipment.
Read and interpret schematics, instrument and electrical wiring diagrams, and specifications.
Prepare required work-related documentation in a timely manner.
Assist operations personnel with equipment lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Install and repair DOT-, OSHA- and Coast Guard-regulated equipment.
Train operations personnel and contractors in the proper use and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Order standard inventory stock and job-specific parts and supplies.
Obtain required work permits, including SCADA, safety and hot-work permits.
Respond appropriately to site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.