Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician

Northern Natural Gas•Jane Lew, WV

62d•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician at our Southern Area Headquarter located in Jane Lew, 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 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 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. Ensures 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.
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.
Ability to lead project teams, assume project supervisor role and develop action plans.
Knowledge of Natural Gas and Electric Driven Gas Compressors.
Knowledge of Gas and Fire Detection Systems
Knowledge of Emergency Shut Down (ESD) Systems.
Ability to interpret control system software for the purpose of diagnostic troubleshooting.
Ability to pass electrical, electronic, and digital equipment troubleshooting tests.
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.)
Ability to operate personal computer.
Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental motoring, compression and supporting systems
Knowledge of electric driven compressors may be required.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles
Knowledge of Measurement devices (Press, 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
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Degree Electronics & Communications Engineering
ISA Certification ( Required within the first year of employment )

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 equipment such as a laptop computer multi-meter instrument/device communicator device software documenting process calibrator etc.
Develop and maintain interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities
Direct, advise, instruct, inspect, support and/or assist contractors and employees in the design construction operation and maintenance of assets
Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met

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