Instrumentation and Controls Tech

What We Are Looking For

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

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 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 opent 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
• Spuervise electrical contractors
• Job level will be commensurate with experience and knowledge

What You Need

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science 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.

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.