Equipment and Controls Technician – St Bernard, LA

Kinder Morgan; Louisiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment and Controls Technician to join their team at a key compressor station. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining critical electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring operational excellence in pipeline and plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical power circuits, PLC programming, and mechanical troubleshooting, contributing to the safety and efficiency of energy infrastructure. With a robust benefits package and a unique work schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, this position offers a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Electrician or Electrical Technician is essential.
• Knowledge of equipment from manufacturers like Caterpillar and Siemens is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical power circuits and control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties.

Skills

Electrical Power Circuits

Mechanical Troubleshooting

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic

Safety Compliance

Preventative Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Electrical Testing Equipment

Mechanical Tools

Job description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

The Equipment and Controls Technician (E&C Tech) is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) St Bernard/TOCA Compressor Station located at 2400 Bayou Road, St Bernard, LA 70085.

The Toca/St Bernard Natural Gas Compressor Station work schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, 12 hours per day. The successful candidate will be required to live at the station during his/her 7 days on. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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, Solar, Cooper Bessemer, Clark, 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.

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 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.