Maintenance Technician - El Paso
Company: Kinder Morgan
Location: El Paso
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Description
Primary purpose: * The primary purpose of this position is to
maintain, repair, align/calibrate, and troubleshoot mechanical,
electrical, and electronic equipment and instrumentation, as well
as assist local and regional personnel in the development of safety
procedures and policies for specific systems and facilities.
Essential duties and responsibilities: * Troubleshoot, repair,
maintain and calibrate equipment such as: pumps and motors,
mainline and manifold control valves, turbine and positive
displacement meters, proving equipment, tank gauging equipment,
pressure and temperature gauges and SCADA equipment, as well as the
equipment SCADA interfaces with. * Maintains, and repairs
electrical equipment including but not limited to: Valve actuators,
medium voltage switch gear and substation equipment, motor circuit
protectors, motor control centers, truck loading equipment and
control systems, remote station control systems, pressure
transmitters, tank level measurement systems, tank high level alarm
systems, electronic and PLC based controllers, digital display
equipment, lighting circuits, safety systems and devices including
pressure and shutdown devices, teletype, SCADA transmission
equipment as well as automated fire control systems. * Maintains
records as required by Department of Transportation for designated
equipment and devices. * Maintains maintenance and repair records
for area equipment. * Must maintain accurate and timely CMV logs
and documentation. * Assist in training of other technicians in all
aspects of maintenance. * Consistently maintain and demonstrate a
high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets
and employees, and the general public. OTHER DUTIES: * Supports all
regional projects and works with other station personnel when the
need arises. * Assists with corporate engineered projects as
requested including preoperational testing, startup and
commissioning. * Works with vendors and their technicians on new
and repaired or upgraded equipment. * May be asked to inspect and
document contract work on company assets. * Supports company and
contract inspectors on area and regional projects. * Performs
preventive and predictive maintenance on various terminal and
mainline equipment as requested. * Will become familiar with
Computer Based Maintenance Management System and functions. *
Maintains a lubrication schedule on various terminal and mainline
equipment. * Acts as a "floating technician" to assist various
locations as needed * Performs other related duties as
assigned.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements: Education: * High school diploma, Technical
school degree or equivalent preferred. Experience / specific
Knowledge: * Grade level of job depends on prior experience as a
skilled technician and industry related experience. * Able to read
and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams,
mechanical drawings, aerial strip maps and maintain as-built
drawings for them. * Requires good communication skills,
self-motivation and an assertive style. * Ability to be trained
through both internal on the job training and external technical
programs. * Experienced with installation, maintenance, and repair
of refined petroleum products pipeline systems and equipment for
station and terminal operations (experienced technicians). *
Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions,
DOT requirements including those related to calibration and
maintenance records, safety inspections and reports. Certification,
licenses, registrations: * A satisfactory driving record as
determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's
license are mandatory. The ability to pass the Commercial Motor
Vehicle physical is a requirement. * If applicable to the work
location, satisfactorily obtaining or already possessing a
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a
condition of employment. TWIC card is obtained by submitting an
application, background check, and having fingerprints taken. * If
the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or
training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the
Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this
job description. Competencies, skills, and abilities: * Strong
verbal and written communications skills are required. Must be able
to read and comprehend written documents, instructions and
directions, as well as be able to accurately pass on information
and instructions to co-workers. * Must be accountable and take
direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which
include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on
details; follow work rules. * Must be able to pass Operator
Qualification requirements (OQ) * Basic computer proficiency in
Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
is necessary in order to interface with company communication
systems. * Must be self-motivated and capable of working with
minimal supervision and/or direction. * Well-balanced interpersonal
skills. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team
environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful
demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, consultants, and
representatives of various local, state and federal agencies. * In
order to meet the various maintenance and general operational
requirements, a mechanical aptitude is necessary. Physical demands:
* Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying
all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal
agencies and/or Company Policy. * Work is performed outside in
varying and sometimes extreme weather situations. * Perform
physical labor in a variety of extreme climatic conditions,
including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tanks, digging,
lifting and general manual labor. * Field activities may include
walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in
and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating
rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.
* Must be able to climb tanks (averaging about 60 steps) safely and
without assistance, including holding on to a handrail with one
hand and carrying equipment (such as tank gauging tools) and/or
tool bag in other hand. * Job requires visual acuity to see and
work at a computer screen, read gauges and other measuring devices,
as well as the ability to hear various alarms. * Extended periods
of sitting may be required for administrative activities. Working
conditions: * Job entails call-outs on a 24-hour emergency basis
and an ability to work long hours, weekends, nights and holidays,
when required. * Must carry a cell phone and/or pager and respond
to calls/pages in a timely manner 24/7. * Occasional overnight
travel required. * Position subject to 24-hour call-out, including
nights, weekends, and holidays. * Overtime required and extended
work hours in cases of emergencies. * May be required to work alone
(unsupervised). * May be exposed to some refined oil products
containing chemicals which may be related to certain types of
illnesses or reproductive toxicity. Some emit vapors under certain
conditions, are flammable and may be explosive under certain
circumstances. * Exposure to smells and vapor associated with
refined petroleum products. * Climatic conditions are determined by
location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes
including both winter conditions with frequent snow or extreme
summer heat and sun, depending upon geographic location.
Supervisory responsibility: * None Preferred education, experience,
certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: Above the
minimum requirement; not required but advantageous in this
position: * Knowledge and experience working with construction
contractors is preferred. * Experience in pipeline inspection is
preferred. * Experience with petroleum storage and dispensing
operations is preferred. * Pipeline hydraulics experience desired *
Basic knowledge of cathodic protection. * Knowledge of piping,
valves and pressures. * Knowledge of pipeline operations. *
Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections,
alarms and sampling. 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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