Equipment and Controls Technician

Kinder Morgan

Portland, TN

Estimated pay: Est. $27–$37/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

Overview:

The Equipment and Controls Technician (E&C Tech) is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Portland Compressor Station Number 87 located at 208 TGT Road, Portland, TN 37148. This is a Monday through Friday position with some on-call responsibilities nights and weekends.

To be considered for our E&C Tech job click on “Apply Now” to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Senior or Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Troubleshooter, Electrical and Controls Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E&I Tech), Engineer, Controls, Compression Technician, Instrumentation Controls and Electric Tech, or similar. Experience working with equipment manufactured by Solar, Ariel, Ansaldo, Caterpillar, Cooper Bessemer, Clark, Siemens, and Allen Bradley is a plus. Also, PLC programming and Ladder Logic knowledge is preferable.

**E&C Primary Purpose:**

Implements, troubleshoots and maintains electrical power circuits, all mechanical equipment, control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor stations and plant operations.

Responsibilities:

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Implements, troubleshoots and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment, control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, all mechanical equipment, compressor stations, plant operations and measurement facilities.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Performs mechanical troubleshooting and repair of all station equipment.
• 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 / maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Install, analyze and repair security/intrusion systems.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate safe work practices with product with product (gas & liquid) handling techniques.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and assist in design of new facilities (progression).
• Assist in the development of other Technicians (progression).
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Mentor with fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Commission New equipment
• New Conduit installation up to 2”
• Pull large wire
• Terminate connections for circuits up to 480V
• Install new Mechanical SS tubing and fittings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

**Education:**

• Associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent skills and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Not required but advantageous in this position.

**Experience / specific knowledge:**

• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge of electronic test instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical & electrical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gasses, liquids, and high/low pressure systems.
• Must be able to respond to an emergency at the station within 30 minutes
• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which will require carrying a communication device.

**Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:**

• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.

**Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:**

• Computer skills (MS office, MS Excel, operating systems, etc.)
• 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 a