Reliability Engineer - Rotating Equipment ($2,000 Sign-on Bonus)

Kinder Morgan • Alexander, ND

71d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is engine and equipment analysis to improve compressor station and/or process plant equipment efficiency, performance, and reliability while maintaining compliance with all company/industry safety policies and local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Basic computer skills working with the Microsoft Office product line (Word, Excel, and Outlook), learn additional equipment specific data acquisition applications.
• Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high pressure gas, processing equipment, reciprocating two and four cycle integral/separable or gas turbine engines, electric motors along with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
• Working knowledge of reciprocating engine and compressor performance and maintenance analysis.
• Working knowledge of vibration testing and other predictive technologies.
• Working knowledge of portable emissions testing.
• Past experience with data collection and interpretation and route based hardware equipment and software systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Nice To Haves

• Goal oriented with a focus on self motivation and independent work scheduling.
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team, take direction from Supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Routine engine and compressor performance and maintenance analysis including the use of the Ariel Performance program for compressor optimization and performance.
• Periodic portable emissions testing.
• Identify, report, and assist in the correction of environmental concerns.
• Routine vibration testing and data analysis. Continual support toward an ongoing vibration mitigation program.
• Green House Gas surveys and leak detection and reporting.
• Engine and compressor testing to establish or correct performance and control system coefficients.
• Provides corrective actions to resolve operational problems and work with location personnel to resolve plant equipment issues.
• Monitor reliability of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assists in equipment failure analysis and in the development of standard practices and procedures.
• Complete appropriate documentation and communicate the mechanical health of equipment to local and regional management.
• Provide technical assistance in the operations and maintenance of plant equipment and provides training on equipment operations and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with all Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Assist with start-up and commissioning of new compressor station equipment.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Manage other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus available to external hires with management approval.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees