Operation Technology Field Technician

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 the 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 netback 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, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

• Provide construction, operation & maintenance of communication lines, wireless data, fiber optic data lines, wireless tower lines and wireless services.
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of network equipment and configuration of various devices.
• Interpret network drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and implement design parameters as specified.
• Install and troubleshoot fiber, voice, and data circuits utilizing appropriate test equipment.
• Demonstrate exceptional communications, customer service, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Use tools necessary to perform job duties effectively, efficiently and safely.
• Work independently in remote locations with weather extremes found in West Texas locations
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot emergency power systems to include battery plants, solar-battery setups, and back-up generators
• Terminate, splice and test fiber optic cables utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Perform site surveys for upgrades and new installations of fiber optic / wireless services. Determine material lists and quantify labor hours needed to formulate competitive sales proposals.
• Monitor network for equipment alarms and adverse trends to proactively prevent network outages
• Perform all duties in accordance with all applicable OSHA and FCC safety guidelines
• Identify potential on the job safety hazards and reports to supervisor as appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in ICs, SCADA, or 4 years in networking and telecommunications.
• Strong proficiency in designing and troubleshooting communication networks, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and wireless technologies.
• knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methodologies, and best practices for OT environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• 90% travel expectations to Kinetik plants and worksites.
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity
• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in…