Specialist-Engineer​/Tech– Saint Bernard​/TOCA, LA

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feed stocks.

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 can be based in one of three locations:
White Castle, LA; TOCA, LA;
Franklinton, LA. Only apply to one position/location.

Position Description

• Support natural gas compressor station automation systems including but not limited to: 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, such as failed starts, unit/station shutdowns, improper operation of equipment, etc.
• Maintain and troubleshoot turbines, reciprocating engines, and PLC programs in unit and station controllers as well as ancillary equipment, Emergency Shutdown (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 company proprietary applications COMET II
• Support multiple controls platforms including:
  Wonder Ware, RS Panel View, Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Reliance
• 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
• Actively participate on Area Reliability Committees and Safety Committees, as assigned
• 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.