Equipment & Controls (E&C) Technician

Position Description

• Position will report to the new Blue Mound Compressor Station on REX- East pipeline system.
• Primary responsibility is to provide technical support for compressor station operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Installation, operation and maintenance of the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Assist with performance monitoring of all engine/compressor units, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.
• Provide adequate communication and documentation of the mechanical health of equipment to local management.
• Provide technical support to increase the reliability of all associated equipment.
• Provide technical support for station and engine automation.
• Provide troubleshooting skills to resolve problems encountered by local personnel.
• Position is required to carry a cell phone and/or pager, to respond to after hour "call outs" due to equipment and/or operational problems and work overtime on an as needed basis. Some travel may be required.

Position Requirements

Educational Requirements

• (Minimal requirements and any additional education or training that would helpful)
• Two (2) year Associate degree in a technical discipline from an accredited school, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and pneumatic control systems.
• Technical knowledge of reciprocating engines.
• Technical knowledge of reciprocating compressors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Adequate computer skills (MS Office, operating systems, company software, and technical systems).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Acceptable job performance.
• Acceptable record of safe work practices.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Adequate knowledge of NEC philosophies/procedures and classified locations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls.
• Ability to actively support the region's safety program.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work assignments in an acceptable time frame with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor, keep required job schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Required to maintain technical proficiency.
• Required to maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.
• Required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to being hired.
• Required to work outside in all environmental conditions.
• Physical requirements include but may not be limited to walk up and down stairs/ladders, negotiate uneven surfaces and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Must be able to work with 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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• (Above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)
• Five years’ experience as an instrumentation and electrical technician.
• Strong technical knowledge of reciprocating engines and compressors.
• Strong technical knowledge of engine and compressor controls.
• Strong technical knowledge of PLC and RLL.