Specialist - Engineering Technician - Middleton, TN

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.

This position is posted at three locations:  West Monroe, LA; Batesville, MS; and Middleton, TN.  Please only apply to your preferred location.  Division 9 Management may consider other locations within the region/coverage area.

Primary Purpose:

• Support natural gas compressor station automation systems including:  industrial gas turbine / centrifugal compressor trains, internal combustion engine / reciprocating compressor packages and ancillary equipment including fans, pumps, air compressors, and cooling towers
• Work with Automation Engineers in the design and implementation of projects utilizing major DCS, PLC, and Safety Systems or SCADA control system platforms while also working with Operations and the Technical Services Supervisor in troubleshooting, maintaining, and commissioning of both new and existing facilities
• Work with Environmental Representatives in assessing engine and compressor performance / compliance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and compressor controls issues that cannot be remedied at the Operations level
• Examples include: failed starts, unit trips, improper operation of equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot turbines, reciprocating engines, and PLC programs in unit and station controllers as well as ancillary equipment, ESD and safety systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot compressor station HMI node programs and provide direct support to HMI hardware
• Provide technical input/assistance at key phases of capital projects (scoping, design review & commissioning)
• Review and implement company standards where applicable in PLC programming and HMI development/programming
• Support SCADA data transfer to Gas Control and COMETII
• Support multiple controls platforms including: WonderWare, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5,       RSLogix 500, RSLogix5000, and Siemens S7 & 505.
• Assist in the establishment/support of automation standards for reporting to Gas Control
• Support and conduct technical training curriculum for Operations Specialists including E&C Technician advancement reviews
• Provide technical advice and support to Operations Specialists and site leadership the basics of plant operations and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities and implement plans for improved performance and reliability of plant systems
• Provide technical advice and support for Third Party Vendors performing specialized work on plant systems
• Provide support to Environmental Representatives and Company or Contract testing group in resolving emissions testing issues
• Implement solutions and/or corrective actions to resolve issues generated by Third Party Vendor Technical Service Bulletins
• Successful applicant must be a disciplined, self-starter who is capable of working with minimal direct supervision
• Supports the identification and prioritization of capital and O&M improvement projects
• Regular and predictable attendance at established start time

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.