I&E Technician

Kinetik; Balmorhea (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Technician to support field operations across our Texas region. You will inspect electrical and control systems, maintain equipment records, and troubleshoot to keep plants and pipelines running safely and efficiently.

The role requires at least an associate degree in electrical & controls technology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of electrical and controls systems, plus a valid driver license and strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical & controls technology preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in operations & maintenance of electrical and controls systems.
• Valid driver license required.
• Good communication and planning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs regularly scheduled inspections of electrical and controls systems to ensure proper, safe operation; identifies malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• Maintains and records operating status and maintenance records of plant equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all control and electrical equipment (electronics, high voltage, pneumatic, mechanical).
• Performs other activities as required by Operations Management.

Skills

Electrical & controls systems

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Work planning

Education

Associate degree in electrical & controls technology

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs regularly scheduled inspections of the electrical and controls systems to assure proper, safe and compliant operation of the plant and pipeline facilities. Also, identifies and detects any malfunctions/failures of the equipment and takes corrective action to repair.
• Maintains and records the operating status and maintenance records of the plant equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all control and electrical equipment (e.g., electronics, high voltage equipment, pneumatic and mechanical)
• Performs other activities as required by Operations Management.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of associate degree in electrical & controls technology is preferred
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicle
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the areas of operations & maintenance of electrical and controls systems
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications

Working Conditions

• Field work will involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Able to lift and carry up to 62 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.