Engineering Technician - West Monroe
Company: Kinder Morgan
Location: West Monroe
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Position Description
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.Position DescriptionThe Engineering
Technician provides engine/equipment analysis to improve compressor
station efficiency and reliability while maintaining compliance
with all company/industry safety policies and local, state and
federal regulations. Qualified candidate will support natural gas
compressor stations including industrial gas turbine / centrifugal
compressor trains, internal combustion engine/ reciprocating
compressor packages and ancillary equipment. Engineering Technician
works with field technicians and operations specialist in
troubleshooting equipment and assists in maintenance as needed. The
Engineering Technician may work with Environmental Representatives
in assessing engine and compressor performance/compliance. This
position is posted at West Monroe, LA; however, the technician may
report to another Division 9 area office at discretion of Division
9 management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to use and understand a variety of test equipment. This
would include, but not be limited to, reciprocating engine
performance, vibration analysis, ultrasonic leak detection,
non-intrusive inspection, boroscope, emissions testing equipment,
greenhouse gas surveys, thermography etc.
- Routine engine and compressor performance and maintenance
analysis utilizing Windrock Performance Analyzer and applicable
software.
- Periodic portable emissions testing (as needed).
- Identify, report, and assist in the correction of environmental
concerns through Green House Gas surveys and leak detection
surveys.
- Routine vibration testing and data analysis. Continual support
toward an ongoing vibration mitigation program.
- Engine and compressor testing to establish or correct
performance and control system coefficients.
- Provides corrective actions to resolve operational problems and
work with location personnel to resolve plant equipment
issues.
- Monitor reliability of mechanical systems and equipment and
participate in various regular reliability meetings.
- Assists in equipment failure analysis and in the development of
standard practices and procedures.
- Complete appropriate documentation and communicate the
mechanical health of equipment to local and regional
management.
- Provide technical assistance in the operations and maintenance
of plant equipment and provides training on equipment operations
and maintenance policies and procedures.
- Perform all work in compliance with all Company standards,
procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
- Assist with start-up and commissioning of new compressor
station equipment (as needed).
- Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and
professionalism. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone,
using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
- Manage other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education
- Associates degree in electronics / mechanical, industrial
maintenance or equivalent relevant experience.Experience/Specific
Knowledge
- Position requires familiarity of natural gas compression
facilities, rotating machinery including reciprocating engines /
compressors, gas turbines and / or electric motor driven
centrifugal compressors, and ancillary support systems.
- Basic computer skills working with the Microsoft Office product
line (Word, Excel, and Outlook), learn additional equipment
specific data acquisition applications.
- Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, fractions, decimals).
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Working knowledge and experience with electronic equipment,
high pressure gas, processing equipment, reciprocating two and four
cycle integral/separable or gas turbine engines, electric motors
along with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
- Working knowledge of reciprocating engine and compressor
performance and maintenance analysis.
- Working knowledge of vibration testing and other predictive
technologies.
- Working knowledge of portable emissions testing.
- Past experience with data collection and route based hardware
and software such as Windrock Performance Analyzer, Testo emissions
analyzer, and others preferred.Certifications, licenses,
registration:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a
driving record satisfactory to the company and its
insurers.Competencies, skills and abilities:
- Goal orientated with a focus on self-motivation and independent
work scheduling.
- Proven analytical and trouble shooting skills.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.
- Must be able to work unsupervised and within a team, take
direction from Supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules,
focus attention on details, and follow work rules, as well as, take
on additional job responsibilities as needed.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of
company assets and employees, and the general public.Physical
demands/Working Conditions:
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug
screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been
extended and prior to being employed.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme conditions; will work outdoors
in all seasons.
- Commute to work location must be within a reasonable time
distance.
- Travel is required and anticipated as up to 40-50% on average
and might occasionally include out-of-town nights and weekend
travel. Travel to locations under the employee's responsibility
often as well as travel to other locations for training or support
purposes in Division 9.
- Physical ability to lift as much as 40lbs, bend/stoop, kneel
and climb stairs/ladders.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use
such as simple grasp and twisting motion.
- Be available for and provide Emergency Response after regular
business hours which may require carrying a communication
device.The above statements describe the general nature and level
of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as
assigned.
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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