Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician

Northern Natural Gas • Proctor, WV

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About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician at our Burch Ridge Transmission located in Proctor, WV. This role installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes such as the compression, dehydration, measurement, transmission, and storage of natural gas. Installation includes mounting, wiring, connecting, testing, configuring, and programming instruments and devices. Maintenance includes routine calibration and functional testing of process instruments and devices, documentation of calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the instrument inspection monitoring system, and verification of data communication systems that provide real-time process and alarm information to the facility control center. Troubleshooting includes the utilization of equipment such as a laptop computer, multi-meter, instrument/device communicator, device software, and documenting process calibrator, etc. Develops and maintains interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities. Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, supports, and/or assists contractors and employees in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets. Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met.

Requirements

• Two-year degree with a minimum of one year direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR a minimum of four years direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems without a two-year degree.
• For Instrument & Control Technician: Two-year or higher degree in electronics engineering or related field AND a minimum of two years direct, hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR a minimum of four years direct hands-on experience with Instrumentation, PLC's, RTUs and computer systems.
• For Sr. Instrument & Control Technician: With degree, a minimum of three years direct hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLC's and Computer systems. Without degree, minimum of seven years direct hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLC's and Computer systems.
• Must acquire ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1 certification within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months.
• Ability to lead project teams and assume project supervisor role.
• Knowledge of Natural Gas and Electric Driven Gas Compressors.
• Ability to interpret control system software for diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings, and component diagrams.
• Ability to define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental monitoring, compression, and supporting systems.
• Knowledge of Measurement devices (Pressure, Flow, Temperature, Moisture, Vibration, Speed, Density, Level) and ability to calibrate the same.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Knowledge of Ethernet Communications Equipment.
• Knowledge of Valves and Positioners.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Bureau of Standards Transmitter calibration and tolerance standards.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering.
• Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards: ISA Certification (Required: within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes.
• Mount, wire, connect, test, configure, and program instruments and devices.
• Perform routine calibration and functional testing of process instruments and devices.
• Document calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the instrument inspection monitoring system.
• Verify data communication systems that provide real-time process and alarm information to the facility control center.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment such as laptops, multi-meters, and calibrators for troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain interactive work relationships to complete job responsibilities.
• Direct, advise, instruct, inspect, support, and assist contractors and employees in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon meeting eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: Associate degree