Electrical Technician - Industrial Electrical Maintenance & Instrumentation

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Helena, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a qualified technician to maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment across refined liquid petroleum pipelines and related facilities. You will diagnose, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on control systems, metering, and data communications equipment.

Applicants should hold a 4-year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or a 2-year degree with equivalent experience, possess PLC troubleshooting skills, and be able to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or 2 year Electrical Technology degree with 4 years experience
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and electrical/electronic equipment
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting schematics, prints and plots
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by company carrier
• Proficient with basic computer software (Word, Excel, Email)

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, tests, diagnoses equipment problems and repairs electrical and electronic systems used for pipeline control and operations.
• Calibrates electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical/electronic gear.
• Maintains data transmission and communication equipment for product movement and metering.
• Diagnoses equipment problems and fixes circuit faults in contractor installations.
• Supports HAZWOPER and participates in emergency response activities.
• Assists in repair, maintenance and operation of all facility equipment and ROW.
• May participate in training Operations & Maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

SCADA knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or 2 year Electrical Technology degree with 4 years experience

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Maintains, tests, diagnoses problems and repairs electrical and electronic equipment on refined liquid petroleum pipeline, right of way, remote delivery terminals, tank farms and static locations in assigned geographical area to insure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline, protection of the environment and compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Installs and/or modifies, maintains, tests, diagnoses equipment problems and repairs electrical equipment and electronic systems used for pipeline control, instrumentation, indication and operations.
• Calibrates electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.
• Maintains data transmission and general computer-directed data communication equipment associated with product movement, metering, leak surveillance and power optimization programs.
• Diagnoses equipment problems and corrects circuit faults in contractor-installed equipment.
• Provides HAZWOPER support and is involved in emergency response activities.
• Provides assistance in repairing, maintenance and operation of all equipment and right-of way.
• Participates in the training of Operations & Maintenance classification personnel.
• May be required to handle basic mechanical, right of way, operational, or general maintenance duties.
• Handle, as necessary, basic mechanical, right of way, operations, and general maintenance duties.
• Drive company vehicle to work sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• 4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or 2 year Degree in Electrical Technology and experience equivalent to 4 year degree

Required Qualifications:

• 4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree and understanding of principles of installing, maintaining, and repairing various electrical and electronic equipment or 2 year Degree in Electrical Technology and 2 years work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing various electrical and electronic equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Company Insurance Carrier
• Ability to use multimeters, meg-ohmmeter, oscilloscope, and other tools of the trade.
• Ability to adjust / calibrate, and repair various types of instrumentation
• Basic computer skills. (Microsoft Word, Excel and Email). Send and receive email, prepare reports and use Excel spread sheets
• Accept supervision / direction and work cooperatively with other people.
• Clearly and concisely communicate in writing and orally in English.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, plot plans, diagrams and prints
• Perform mathematical calculations in the performance of duties.
• Dependably perform job duties with little supervision.
• Manually open and close valves, dig, lift, carry / move weights regularly weighing 40 -50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Walk on paved, gravel or unpaved broken terrain and other uneven surfaces.
• Stand, sit, ascend/descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, use various hand and other tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear.
• See to perform various written communications and maintenance tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SCADA Systems

Working Conditions:

• Work as scheduled and as necessary including overtime and unexpected call-outs, including weekends and holidays, to keep the pipeline and supporting equipment operating, or to quickly return the pipeline or supporting equipment to operation.
• Work outside in all weather conditions in daylight and darkness.

May occasionally be away from home over night

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