Measurement & Instrumentation (M&I) Technician I/II/III/IV

Here is how the M&I Technician role will impact our business:

• The M&I Technician will perform routine work assignments relating to commissioning, measurement, I&E, and support of all gathering/processing communication systems. This includes assisting in the construction, maintenance, repair and calibration of measurement equipment such as flow computers, transmitters, chromatographs, regulators, and control valves.

The M&I Technician responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide field support of instrumentation (flow, temperature, pressure), controls (RTU and PLC), communications network (radio, cell modem), and electrical equipment (480 VAC/3 phase and below)
• Provide technical support to and work closely with Measurement/M&I technicians for successful measurement and export of necessary SCADA data from all Midstream assets
• Execute field-based system tasks on host SCADA systems (CygNet, eLynx, and ClearSCADA) and configure/commission any newly installed equipment
• Build RTU, radio, and device configurations for newly installed facilities
• Monitor and manage overall health of SCADA system including system consistency, communication, performance, data relevance, and overall user support
• Direct communication with vendors concerning product issue and functionality; and with service companies concerning procedures and techniques
• Safely perform duties to include, but not limited to, install, configure, test, calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, maintain and inspect transmitters, pressure and level controllers
• Troubleshoot and repair analyzers, AC motor starters, VFD’s, control circuits, and PLC operations
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of electrical, electronic and pneumatic components on compressor units, generator control panels & units, pump units, ignition systems and air fuel ration systems
• Identify and analyze failures, indicate underlying issues and as needed, perform Root Cause Failure analysis
• Stay current on all new equipment and technical trends in electronics, communication and automation systems and equipment
• Assists in the management of pipeline/facility balancing including audits that impact company earnings; track results, provide process and implement methods to recover lost revenue from measurement discrepancies/lost and accounted for
• Responsible for the installation, calibration, and repair of measurement equipment

Required Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED, associate’s degree in electronics or engineering is preferred
• 2+ years of applicable I&E/M&I, measurement, communications, and operations experience
• Extensive knowledge of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of PLC troubleshooting skills (Allen Bradley Control Logix, PLC5 & SLC500)
• Instrumentation calibration, repair and troubleshooting on pressure, level, flow and temperature devices
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of measurement specific applications and software programs
• Extensive working knowledge of SCADA and Communications systems
• Ability to pass a physical capabilities test (which includes, but is not limited to, lifting and carrying 60 lbs., walking ½ mile at various inclines, etc.) necessary to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• This position requires working some evening/weekend periods and working an on-call rotation for operational callouts
• Analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and logical testing skills are essential
• Valid driver’s license

This role is covered under PHMSA / FMCSA regulations.