Equipment and Controls Technician – Shreveport, LA

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, control, and mechanical systems for pipelines and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical maintenance
• grounding systems
• security systems
• control i&m
• analytical testing
• preventive maintenance

Tasks

-Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution -Assist Corrosion and Engineering personnel with the evaluation / development / implementation / maintenance of facility grounding systems -Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed -Install, analyze and repair security/intrusion systems -Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) checks on all control systems -May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties -Perform advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing -Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic equipment, and complete all appropriate documentation associated with the duties -Lead efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of the analytical testing -Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment -Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns -Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties -May work in low-lit areas -Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements -Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself

Requirements

• electric codes
• wonderware
• associate degree
• 5 years
• commercial driver
• electrical instruments

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of National Electric Codes -Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams -Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a communication device -Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals -Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements -Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional) -Intermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software) -Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) -Two year Associate Degree in job related technical training or equivalent work experience -Knowledge of Wonderware software -Good verbal and written communication skills -Travel will be required -Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems -Must be able to frequently, enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc. -The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed -5 years’ experience in operating and maintaining treating plants and compressors -Knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high pressure gas, processing equipment, pumps and reciprocating or gas turbine engines and compressors -May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations -Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.) -Be available for shift work when applicable -Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules -Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions -Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers -Proficient with electronic test instruments -Knowledge and experience preparing drawings of electrical circuits

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About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-candidate must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer is extended and before employment.