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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. The Equipment and Controls Technician (E&C Tech) is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) St. Elmo Compressor Station Number 206 located at 2513 N 2125 St., St. Elmo, IL 62458. The position is responsible for the technical support of the St. Elmo Compressor Station, the Altamont Compressor Station, and the nearby Loudon Storage Field. This is a Monday through Friday position with on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. 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, 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 Cooper Bessemer, Waukesha, and Allen Bradley is a plus. Also, PLC programming and Ladder Logic knowledge would be beneficial. - The company will provide PPE work attire and job related tools and equipment.
- The company will provide paid on-the-job training.
- An entry level candidate is eligible to receive 120 hours of prorated paid time off (PTO).
- The position is eligible for approved overtime pay and paid call-outs. Paid call-out rate is 1.5 times the hourly rate for a minimum of 2 hours if site work is required.
- The position is eligible for a flexible, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- The entry-level pay rate is $38.01 per hour. The job level and pay will be commensurate with experience and skill set.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Implement and maintain electrical power circuits and equipment, control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor stations, stations, plant operations and measurement facilities
- Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and adjust various pneumatic hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems
- Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, internal combustion engines, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks on all control systems
- Document inspections in applicable work tracking systems such as Maximo
- Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution systems up to and including 24 VDC, 110 VAC, 480 VAC, and 2300 VAC in accordance with company procedures, N.E.C., and N.F.P.A. codes and regulations
- Perform advanced engine, compressor and 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 and 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 all appropriate documentation and paperwork
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures and regulatory and tariff requirements
- Demonstrate safe work practices
- Ability to install, troubleshoot, and assist in design of new facilities
- Assist in the development of other Technicians
- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
- Mentor with fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Demonstrate good time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which will require carrying a communication device
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements: Education: - Associate degree in a technical field is required.
Experience / specific knowledge: - Working knowledge of National Electric Codes and 70E Electrical Safety.
- Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
- Knowledge of electronic test instruments and equipment.
- Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
- Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high/low pressure systems.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: - Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.
- May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
Competencies, skills, and abilities: - Computer skills: MS office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), operating systems, etc.
- Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Customer focus.
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to speak and understand English.
Physical Demands: - Lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
- Advantageous but not required to be able to occasionally exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
- Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.
- Twist head and back for extended periods of time.
- Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
- Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
- Work with hands above head.
- Work lying on back.
Working Conditions: - May work in low-lit areas.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather and extreme temperature conditions.
- Must be able to frequently climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc.
- Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required.
- Must be able to report to the Compressor Station within 60 minutes of a call-out.
Job level commensurate with skills and experience. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Compensation: Pay range: $38.01 - $52.10 per hour. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set. Benefits: Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans. 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.
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.
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