I&E Technician

About the role

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water‑management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and net‑back for our customers. We are driven to be best‑in‑class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, including gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the controls and electrical systems of the Natural Gas Processing Plant and related pipeline facilities to provide a safe and compliant operation of the assets.
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections of the electrical and controls systems to assure proper, safe and compliant operation of the plant and pipeline facilities.
• Identify and detect any malfunctions or failures of equipment and take corrective action to repair.
• Maintain and record the operating status and maintenance records of the plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all control and electrical equipment (e.g., electronics, high‑voltage equipment, pneumatic and mechanical).
• Perform other activities as required by Operations Management.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree in electrical & controls technology (preferred).
• Safely operate and maintain a company vehicle.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations & maintenance of electrical and controls systems.
• Interpersonal communication skills required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Good communicator and work planner with excellent work ethics and a solid background in computer applications.

Working Conditions

• Field work involves walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Noise level is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Regularly required to drive to other field facilities within the assigned region.
• Frequent use of a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform the role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Able to lift and carry up to 62 lb. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in‑person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.