I&E Technician - Treating

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. For more than 25 years, we have continued to grow and now operate coast-to-coastwith more than 11,000 employees with experience that spans more than 60 years. That knowledge gives us an edge, making us a leader in the midstream space. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success.

• Ensure instrumentation control systems and automation systems are calibrated and functioning properly.
• Accountable for maintaining and safely operating all amine plant and compressor facility instrumentation, measurement devices and final control elements, such as process control, safety shutdown, emergency shutdown, etc.
• This position will require the ability to assess, maintain, repair and monitor control, analytical systems, and distributed control systems.
• The instrument technician should be skilled in maintaining the performance of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement control equipment, as well as valves, and single loop controllers.
• You will be subject to the on-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled. Perform housekeeping and general maintenance as required. Perform any other functions as requested and instructed by supervision. This position requires a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; the candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill through experience and/or training.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, power tools, and electric meters.
• Manage spare/critical parts inventory keeping necessary amounts of inventory in stock to reduce any delays or failures.
• Properly record and complete I&E maintenance reports and service records.
• Maintain a clean work space by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, etc.
• Maintain good and open communication with operators, supervision, vendors, and customers as necessary.
• Completion of maintenance inspections, checklists, and PMs.
• Participation in Process Safety Management with a heavy emphasis on Instrument and Electrical integrity.
• Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings.
• Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management.
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements where applicable to the job classification.
• Tasks involve the use of various mechanical, measuring & testing devices, hand and other tools, computers and other equipment, and driving company vehicles. Duties involve climbing tank stairs, manually opening and closing large valves, regularly lifting 40 to 50 lbs. occasionally moving or lifting up to 100 lbs., and other physical activities.
• Requires the use of computer / motor controlled equipment and/or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and manifolds.
• Uses and prepares various documents, including DOT documents where applicable.
• Drive company vehicle to work sites away from base location while maintaining a valid driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN NW LOUISIANA - CANDIDATE SHOULD LIVE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF COUSHATTA, LA. TRAVEL WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE NW LA REGION

• Maintain amine plant and compressor station instrumentation and electrical assets safely and in compliance with regulations and corporate policies. This includes, but is not limited to PLC systems, burner management systems, 480v generators, motors and related equipment.
• Must reside within an hour of Coushatta Louisiana.
• Assist with the operation of area amine plants and compressor stations as directed by local supervision.
• Evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Participating in project planning including P&t, Cause & Effect development, & Control System design.
• Maintaining and optimizing communications systems and programmable logic controllers.
• Able to troubleshoot using P&IDs and loop diagrams.
• Calibrates, tests, inspects, operates, troubleshoots and maintains electronic devices (PLCs, Gas Measurement Meters, transmitters, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and…