Technician Engineer

The Technician Engineer will be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG)  Northport Office located at 9001 Energy Lane, Northport, AL 35476.  This is a Monday through Friday position with some on-call responsibilities on 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.    Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. 

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Primary purpose:

This position determines the performance of plant systems by acquiring and analyzing data through the utilization of specialized analysis equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The applicant should be proficient in the operations of engine/compressor analysis equipment, vibration equipment; emission analysis equipment, borescope and balance equipment utilized in acquiring equipment data and have developed the skills of translating this data into specific performance issues from which corrective actions are identified. Plant systems include gas compression equipment, control systems, auxiliary support systems and ancillary equipment.

• Provide corrective actions to resolve operational problems and in addition works directly with location personnel to resolve plant equipment issues.
• Provide technical assistance in the operations and maintenance of plant equipment and provides training on equipment operations and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Assist in equipment failure analysis and in the development of standard practices and procedures.
• Support the identification/prioritization of capital and O&M improvement projects.
• Individual should possess a thorough understanding of the mechanical operations of engine/compressor equipment and their auxiliary systems.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Conduct GHG data collection, including but not limited to monitoring and recordkeeping in accordance with the GHG Mandatory Reporting rule and Kinder Morgan O&M’s.
• Conduct direct measurement, meter readings, and maintain associated recordkeeping. Re-measurement and monitoring may be required.
• Conduct equipment calibrations and QA/QC checks; includes and is not limited to annual calibration/certification and regular maintenance of test equipment and meters.
• Maintain appropriate stock of calibrated bags and other necessary equipment.
• Identify and conduct equipment maintenance/repairs on meters, leak detection and measurement equipment, and data collection equipment.
• Data compilation, organization, recordkeeping and reporting combustion and fugitive activity data and measurement to all appropriate stakeholders (EHS, Operations, etc.).
• Conduct gas quality sampling and analysis.
• Adhere to and implement KM processes and procedures.