Measurement & Instrumentation; M&I Technician I​/II​/III​/IV

Measurement & Instrumentation (M&I) Technician I/II/III/IV

Johnstown, PA

Overview

In the M&I Technician role you will perform routine work assignments related to commissioning, measurement, instrumentation and electrical support for gathering/processing communication systems. The position involves assisting with the construction, maintenance, repair, and calibration of measurement equipment such as flow computers, transmitters, chromatographs, regulators, and control valves. You will provide field support for instrumentation, controls, communications networks, and electrical equipment, and manage SCADA system performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support of instrumentation (flow, temperature, pressure), controls (RTU and PLC), communications network (radio, cell modem), and electrical equipment (480 VAC/3 phase and below).
• Provide technical support to and work closely with M&I technicians for successful measurement and export of SCADA data from all midstream assets.
• Execute field-based system tasks on host SCADA systems (Cyg Net, eLynx, Clear
  
  SCADA), configure and commission newly installed equipment.
• Build RTU, radio, and device configurations for newly installed facilities.
• Monitor and manage overall health of SCADA system including system consistency, communication, performance, data relevance, and user support.
• Communicate with vendors about product issues and functionality, and with service companies concerning procedures and techniques.
• Install, configure, test, calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, maintain and inspect transmitters, pressure and level controllers.
• Troubleshoot and repair analyzers, AC motor starters, VFDs, control circuits and PLC operations.
• Install and maintain electrical, electronic, and pneumatic components on compressor units, generator control panels, pump units, ignition systems, and air-fuel ratio systems.
• Identify and analyze failures, perform root cause failure analysis as needed.
• Stay current on new equipment and technical trends in electronics, communication, and automation systems.
• Assist in the management of pipeline/facility balancing, track results, and implement methods to recover lost revenue from measurement discrepancies.
• Install, calibrate, and repair measurement equipment.

Required Experience & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED; associate’s degree in electronics or engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of applicable I&E/M&I, measurement, communications, and operations experience.
• Extensive knowledge of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley Control Logix, PLC5 & SLC
  500).
• Instrumentation calibration, repair, and troubleshooting on pressure, level, flow and temperature devices.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of measurement-specific applications and software programs.
• Extensive working knowledge of SCADA and communications systems.
• Ability to pass a physical capability test (lifting/carrying 60 lbs., walking ½ mile various inclines, etc).
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and on-call rotation for operational callouts.
• Analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and logical testing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, including people with disabilities and veterans.