I&E Technician

Kinetik Inc; Balmorhea (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik Inc is seeking an I&E Technician to maintain and troubleshoot the electrical systems at the Natural Gas Processing Plant. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Electrical & Controls technology and at least 5 years of experience in operations and maintenance. The role requires strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in varied field conditions. Join a company that prioritizes safety and compliance while providing essential services in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations & maintenance of electrical and controls systems.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicle.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains controls and electrical systems of Natural Gas Processing Plant.
• Performs regular inspections to ensure safe operation of plant and pipelines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all control and electrical equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Good communication

Work planning

Computer applications

Education

Associates degree in Electrical & Controls technology

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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:

The I&E Technician maintains the controls and electrical systems of the Natural Gas Processing Plant and related pipeline facilities to provide a safe and compliant operation of the assets.

• 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)
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of Associates 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 in order 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.

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.

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.