BHE GT&S · 3 weeks ago
Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician
New Hartford, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expBHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that provides innovative and sustainable energy solutions. The Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician will install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
This role installs maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes such as the compression, dehydration, measurement, transmission and storage of natural gas
Installation includes mounting wiring connecting testing configuring and programming instruments and devices
Maintenance includes routine calibration and functional testing of process instruments and devices documentation of calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the instrument inspection monitoring system verification of data communication systems that provide real time process and alarm information to the facility control center
Troubleshooting includes the utilization of equipment such as a laptop computer multi-meter instrument/device communicator device software documenting process calibrator etc
Develops and maintains interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities
Directs advises instructs inspects supports and/or assists contractors and employees in the design construction operation and maintenance of assets
Ensures regulatory and compliance standards are met
Qualification
Required
Two-year degree with a minimum of one year direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs and Computer Systems OR a minimum of four years direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems without a two-year degree
Two-year or higher degree in electronics engineering or related field AND a minimum of one year direct, hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR A minimum of four years direct hands-on experience with Instrumentation, PLC's, RTUs and computer systems
Must acquire ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1 certification within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months
Two-year or higher degree in electronics engineering or related field AND a minimum of three years direct, hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR A minimum of seven years direct hands-on experience with Instrumentation, PLC's, RTUs and computer systems
Ability to lead project teams, assume project supervisor role and develop action plans
Knowledge of Natural Gas and Electric Driven Gas Compressors
Knowledge of Gas and Fire Detection Systems
Knowledge of Emergency Shut Down (ESD) Systems
Ability to interpret control system software for the purpose of diagnostic troubleshooting
Ability to pass electrical, electronic, and digital equipment troubleshooting tests
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment
Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings and component diagrams
Ability to define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment
Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport
Ability to operate diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.)
Ability to operate personal computer
Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental motoring, compression and supporting systems
Knowledge of electric driven compressors may be required
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles
Knowledge of Measurement devices (Press, Flow, Temperature, Moisture, Vibration, Speed, Density, Level) and ability to calibrate the same
Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Knowledge of Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Knowledge of Ethernet Communications Equipment
Knowledge of Valves and Positioners
Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Bureau of Standards Transmitter calibration and tolerance standards
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
Preferred
Knowledge of electronic, radio, digital, and remote-control theory
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (FCC, FAA, AGA, API, NEC.)
Ability to carry equipment and parts (50 - 100 pounds) from vehicle to work site, possibly over rough terrain
Ability to interpret installation manuals, technical instructions, wiring, diagrams, and blueprints
Ability to prepare technical reports and repair and maintenance records
Ability to install, test, maintains and repairs equipment (electronic gas measurement telemetering microwave radio satellite equipment chromatographs etc.) to facilitate effective telecommunication gas measurement and remote-control operations
Ability to directs and participates in installation of telecommunications equipment
Ability to interpret and implement gas measurement and SCADA device installation specifications
Ability to performs design programming installation and operation of electronic gas measurement and control systems
Inspects and tests facilities and equipment to identify malfunctions
Troubleshoots problems replaces equipment/components and repairs calibrates and maintains equipment
Ensures installations and equipment comply with regulations
Ability to supervise MC&C projects
Ability to maintains interactive work relationship with Gas Measurement personnel Specialists and Engineers to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities
Company
BHE GT&S
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
1001-5000 employees
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