BHE GT&S
Instrument & Control Technician/Sr. Instrument & Control Technician
BHE GT&S, Jane Lew, West Virginia, United States, 26378
Instrument & Control Technician / Sr. Instrument & Control Technician
BHE GT&S is currently hiring for the position of Instrument & Control Technician or Sr. Instrument & Control Technician at one of the following locations:
Lightburn Extraction Plant – Jane Lew, WV
Hastings Extraction Plant – Pine Grove, WV
Placement will be commensurate with the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our facilities.
Responsibilities
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, and process calibrator.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Must acquire ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1 certification within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months.
For Instrument & Control Technician: Minimum of two years 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.
For Sr. Instrument & Control Technician: With degree – minimum of three years direct hands‑on experience; Without degree – minimum of seven years. Ability to lead project teams, assume project supervisor role, and develop action plans.
Knowledge of natural gas and electric‑driven gas compressors, gas and fire detection systems, emergency shut‑down (ESD) systems.
Ability to interpret control system software for diagnostic troubleshooting, pass electrical/electronic/digital equipment troubleshooting tests, troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.
Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings, and component diagrams; define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment; collect data and draw conclusions; work independently and as a team.
Operating diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.) and personal computer.
Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental motoring, compression and supporting systems; electrical and electronic theory; measurement devices (press, flow, temperature, moisture, vibration, speed, density, level); PLC and DCS; VFD; HMI; Ethernet communications equipment; valves and positioners; National Electric Code; National Bureau of Standards transmission calibration and tolerance standards; applicable regulatory requirements.
Education
Associate degree (typically two years of related, progressive work experience for candidates without an associate degree).
Preferred Qualifications
Electronics & Communications Engineering.
ISA Certification (required within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months).
About the Team Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations.
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Lightburn Extraction Plant – Jane Lew, WV
Hastings Extraction Plant – Pine Grove, WV
Placement will be commensurate with the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our facilities.
Responsibilities
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, and process calibrator.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Must acquire ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1 certification within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months.
For Instrument & Control Technician: Minimum of two years 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.
For Sr. Instrument & Control Technician: With degree – minimum of three years direct hands‑on experience; Without degree – minimum of seven years. Ability to lead project teams, assume project supervisor role, and develop action plans.
Knowledge of natural gas and electric‑driven gas compressors, gas and fire detection systems, emergency shut‑down (ESD) systems.
Ability to interpret control system software for diagnostic troubleshooting, pass electrical/electronic/digital equipment troubleshooting tests, troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.
Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings, and component diagrams; define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment; collect data and draw conclusions; work independently and as a team.
Operating diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.) and personal computer.
Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental motoring, compression and supporting systems; electrical and electronic theory; measurement devices (press, flow, temperature, moisture, vibration, speed, density, level); PLC and DCS; VFD; HMI; Ethernet communications equipment; valves and positioners; National Electric Code; National Bureau of Standards transmission calibration and tolerance standards; applicable regulatory requirements.
Education
Associate degree (typically two years of related, progressive work experience for candidates without an associate degree).
Preferred Qualifications
Electronics & Communications Engineering.
ISA Certification (required within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months).
About the Team Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations.
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