Equipment and Controls Technician Longview, TX

What We Are Looking For

The Equipment and Controls Technician (E&C Tech) is based out of Kinder Morgan's Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) Longview, TX Compressor Station 388 located at 19935 FM 449. Longview, TX 75605. 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 Caterpillar, Worthington, Cooper Bessemer, Clark, Waukesha, 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.

* What You Will Do

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 (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.

What You Need

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, high/low pressure systems.

* Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which will require carrying a communication device.

* In addition to responding to callouts when not on rotation, being placed in the on-call rotation.

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 attention on details, and follow work rules.

* Ability to…