Electrical & Controls Technician - LNG

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 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.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities related to electrical and control integrity which includes:

• Design, install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and adjust various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems

• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment

• Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on control systems.

• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution

• Perform advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing. Lead efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of the analytical testing

• 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

• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements

• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns

• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.

• Oversee the construction, maintenance and/or work activities performed by 3rd parties.

• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence

• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself

• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience / knowledge and/or familiarity:

• Understand and operate various electronic test instruments

• Good record of safe work practices.

• Working knowledge and/or experience preparing drawings of electrical circuits

• Working knowledge and/or experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams

• Working knowledge and/or experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

• Knowledge of National Electric Codes

• Ability to estimate installation, operating and maintenance expenses associated with electrical and control systems.

• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operation systems and other company software)

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)

• Good verbal and written communications skills

• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules

• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame

• Detail-oriented

• Customer focused

• Ability to mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself

• Ability to speak and understand English

• Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Physical demands:

• Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders

• Climb to heights exceeding 150 feet

• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included

Working conditions:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

• Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours.

• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

• Travel as needed

• Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Project/Construction/Commissioning and Normal Operation phase responsibilities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.