Ops Technician

What We Are Looking For

• Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Substation/Ops Technician for the SACROC Production Field.  SACROC is one of the largest CO2 floods in the world. The SACROC operation produces over 20,000 BOPD, 550,000 BWPD. SACROC has one of the largest independently operated electrical distribution systems with voltages ranging from 138 KV down to 480 KV. Our distribution system is comprised of over 350 miles of line and 7 Sub Stations, of which 5 are owned by Kinder Morgan SACROC LP.

What You Will Do

• Job Responsibilities
• Perform preventive and predictive maintains, and repairs 138KV/15KV/4160V/480V electrical equipment including but not limited to:
• Circuit breaker, Circuit Switcher, transformers, Isolation switches, and substation protections, control, metering, communications, motors and instrumentation.
• Perform protection relay programming.
• The technician will get involved in all aspects of projects, from conceptual, through design, construction, start-up and commissioning.
• Design and modification of new or existing process systems or equipment.
• Oversee and manage contractors to ensure projects and schedule are met.
• Effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple areas and provide technical support to operations and team members, during scheduled outages.
• Job entails callouts on a 24-hour emergency basis and an ability to work long hours, weekends, nights and holidays, when required.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, and maintain substation as-built drawings.
• Candidate must live within 30 minutes of SACROC.
• Strong prioritization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Create, track and communicate daily costs.
• Create, track and coordinate daily trouble calls.

What You Need

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

(above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)

Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in electrical equipment inspection, maintenance, testing methods, and troubleshooting.

Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.

Required to work outside in all environmental conditions.

Familiar with NEC, IEEE, NESC, API specification, standards, and recommended practices.

Experience working with communication systems.

Experience in programming PLC’s, SCADA, and OIU’s

Experience with planning and scheduling of I&E maintenance activities utilizing the Maximo work order management system and assure work activity alignment with SACROC Operation, Maintenance, and Engineering Teams.

• Required Education
• High school diploma technical school degree
• Preferred Education/Experience
• Journey Electrician Licensing
• 5-7 years Substation/Transformer Operation

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

Responsibilities

• Job Responsibilities
• Perform preventive and predictive maintains, and repairs 138KV/15KV/4160V/480V electrical equipment including but not limited to:
• Circuit breaker, Circuit Switcher, transformers, Isolation switches, and substation protections, control, metering, communications, motors and instrumentation.
• Perform protection relay programming.
• The technician will get involved in all aspects of projects, from conceptual, through design, construction, start-up and commissioning.
• Design and modification of new or existing process systems or equipment.
• Oversee and manage contractors to ensure projects and schedule are met.
• Effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple areas and provide technical support to operations and team members, during scheduled outages.
• Job entails callouts on a 24-hour emergency basis and an ability to work long hours, weekends, nights and holidays, when required.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, and maintain substation as-built drawings.
• Candidate must live within 30 minutes of SACROC.
• Strong prioritization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Create, track and communicate daily costs.
• Create, track and coordinate daily trouble calls.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge: (above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in electrical equipment inspection, maintenance, testing methods, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Required to work outside in all environmental conditions.
• Familiar with NEC, IEEE, NESC, API specification, standards, and recommended practices.
• Experience working with communication systems.
• Experience in programming PLC’s, SCADA, and OIU’s
• Experience with planning and scheduling of I&E maintenance activities utilizing the Maximo work order management system and assure work activity alignment with SACROC Operation, Maintenance, and Engineering Teams.
• Required Education
• High school diploma technical school degree
• Preferred Education/Experience
• Journey Electrician Licensing
• 5-7 years Substation/Transformer Operation