E&C TECHNICIAN (SOUTH TX)

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an experienced technician for safe troubleshooting, installation, repair and operation of electrical and instrument equipment at our sites.

The role involves diagnosing IO cards, AB PLCs, HMI systems, and instrumentation across various units, while ensuring safe practices and coordination with project teams. The candidate should have an Applied Associate Degree in Instrumentation, basic math skills, and the ability to work in callout rotations.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
• Applied Associate Degree in Instrumentation.
• Valid operating license with acceptable driving record under company insurers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe troubleshooting, installation, repair and operation of mechanical, electrical and instrument equipment.
• Troubleshooting and scheduling electrical maintenance for the assigned location.
• Work with project managers, engineers and contractors on all new construction projects.
• Supervise electrical contractors.

Skills

IO card troubleshooting

AB PLC debugging

Wonderware HMI

Allen-Bradley PLC

Instrumentation & Controls

Test instruments

Ethernet/IP / Modbus

MCC & VFD drives

Safety awareness

Education

Applied Associate Degree in Instrumentation

Tools

Fluke meters

Fluke process calibrators

Meggers

IR guns

HART communicators

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for safe troubleshooting, installation, repair and operation of mechanical, electrical and instrument equipment.

What You Will Do

• Advanced knowledge and capabilities of troubleshooting and repairing IO cards associated with PLC’s.
• Working knowledge of HMI’s: Wonderware and AB.
• Able to get online with Allen Bradley PLC and use it as a troubleshooting tool.
• Understanding of Instrumentation and Controls used on the following type of units: CATS, Waukesha, Superior, Solar Turbines, GE Turbines, Ariel Compressors and Solar EMD units.
• Able to troubleshoot instruments such as: Pressure/temperature/DP/Level transmitters, relays, starters, RTD's, thermocouples, control valves and gas actuated valves.
• Able to use such test instruments such as: Fluke meters, Fluke process calibrators, meggers, IR guns, HART communicators.
• Good understanding of communication protocols such as Ethernet IP and modbus.
• Good understanding of instrumentation and controls on reboilers, contact towers and glycol systems.
• Good understanding of MCC, Switchgear, VFD drives and working on voltages from 24VDC and 120VAC -13.8 KV AC.
• Working knowledge of UPS Systems.
• Working knowledge of air compressor systems.
• Working knowledge of generators.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of electrical supplies and repair parts to meet most emergency situations.
• Take care of company vehicle, keeping it clean and organized.
• Reports any unsafe practices or actions to supervisor.
• Continue to look for better and more efficient ways of doing job.
• Keeps lines of communication open to supervisor and other company employees while meeting the needs of all customers.
• Able to work in a callout rotation.
• Works with project managers, engineers and contractors on all new construction projects.
• Troubleshooting and scheduling electrical maintenance for the assigned location.
• Knowledge of electrical prints and capable of making appropriate red–line changes to them.
• Work with peers and Automation and Controls techs.
• Supervise electrical contractors.
• Job level will be commensurate with experience and knowledge

What You Need

Education:

• Applied Associate Degree in Instrumentation

Experience/specific knowledge:

• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid operating license with acceptable driving record under company insurers.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Intermediate skills working with Microsoft office.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Be able to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes adverse conditions.

Physical demands:

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150-foot pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements,
• Subject to overtime and callouts

Working conditions:

• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

Supervisory responsibility:

None

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

• AAS in instrumentation

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.