What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician / Instrumentation Tech position at Kinder Morgan, Inc.?
Position Description
Primary purpose: Responsible for the successful installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and instrumentation components associated with facility and equipment related to conveyance, storage and handling of materials. Essential duties and responsibilities:
Education: High School degree or equivalent is required. A 2 year degree in a related technical field is preferred. Experience / specific knowledge:
Primary purpose: Responsible for the successful installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and instrumentation components associated with facility and equipment related to conveyance, storage and handling of materials. Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Problem solver and creative thinker in order to provide solutions to improving the equipment performance.
- Advise terminal management of progress toward objectives and develop strategies for necessary adjustments.
- Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blue prints, technical manuals, operational manuals) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use.
- Through inventory tracking, ensure that critical needs for parts and services are available.
- Maintain preventative maintenance program and software.
- General overall maintenance and cleaning of facility.
- Accept supervision and effectively interface with customer representatives, regulators, KM staff and others as required.
- Other functions as trained and assigned.
Education: High School degree or equivalent is required. A 2 year degree in a related technical field is preferred. Experience / specific knowledge:
- A minimum of 5 years of previous successful work experience industrial maintenance is required.
- Experience maintaining heavy industrial rolling equipment (front-end loaders, dozers, cranes) and/or conveyor systems is preferred.
- Previous experience in the use of a preventive maintenance tracking program is preferred.
- Mechanical engineering background experience is preferred. Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- The incumbent must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
- Southeast regional travel may be requested, per business needs. If needed, must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements. Competencies, skills, and abilities:
- Good oral and written communications.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer and applications (Microsoft Office, database, and internet search engines).
- Ability to perform job duties with little or no supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work safely and direct the maintenance department to work safely, with an emphasis on following procedures and best management practices.
- Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and peers with self-confidence, poise, and professionalism.
- Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions. Physical demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to stand; walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs and ladders up to 105 feet; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; negotiate uneven surfaces; stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; specific vision abilities; ability to lift 50lbs; ability to wear respiratory protective equipment and personal protective equipment. Working conditions:
- Position is generally assigned a daytime schedule but will be required to work extended hours to include nights and weekends.
- Must be available for 24 hour call-in.
- Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Industrial environment, confined spaces, working around water and heavy equipment. Other responsibilities: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level commensurate with experience and skill set
