E&C Technician, Level 1-4 (Amarillo, TX)

About the role

This position involves implementing and maintaining various types of equipment and systems used in pipeline, compressor stations, terminals, pump stations, plant operations, and measurement facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Complete all appropriate documentation associated with the duties.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) checks on all control systems.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Ensure compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Perform advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of the analytical testing.
• Assist Corrosion and Engineering personnel with the evaluation, development, implementation, and maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Install, analyze, and repair security/intrusion systems.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include a two-year Associate Degree in job-related technical training or equivalent work experience. Additional requirements include:

• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
• Proficient with electronic test instruments.
• Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience preparing drawings of electrical circuits.
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc).
• Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.

Qualifications

Education: A two-year Associate Degree in job-related technical training or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Working knowledge of National Electric Codes, proficient with electronic test instruments, knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals, knowledge and experience preparing drawings of electrical circuits, knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments, knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.

Skills

• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
• Proficient with electronic test instruments.
• Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience preparing drawings of electrical circuits.
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc).
• Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Responds to, and addresses, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a communication device.
• Intermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Job planning and prioritizing.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently, enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional).
• May work in low-lit areas.
• Be available for shift work when applicable.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• 5 years experience in operating and maintaining treating plants and compressors.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high pressure gas, processing equipment, pumps and reciprocating or gas turbine engines and compressors.
• Knowledge of Wonderware software.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.