Controls Technician 1 or Controls Technician 2

Controls Technician

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity for a Controls Technician I or Controls Technician II, with the level determined based on the candidate's background and experience. This position is located at our Northern-NY Headquarters in New Hartford New York.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation control circuits and equipment for natural gas processes, such as compression dehydration to facilitate operation of 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, and 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, multimeter instrument and device communicator, device software, documenting process calibrator, and systems compressor stations, pipelines, and facilities.
• Installs and calibrates electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical instruments and controls.
• Directs and assists in the installation of wiring, tubing, and piping to instruments and controls.
• Trains personnel regarding meter indicator readings, maintenance procedures, etc.
• Interprets instrumentation and control device installation specifications.
• Advises and assists in the design, programming, and operation of instrument and control system.
• Develops and maintains interactive work relationships with Specialists and Engineers.
• Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, and supports and/or assists contractors and employees in the design construction operation, and to complete installations, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Control Technician 1 :

• With two-year degree - a minimum 2 years direct, hands on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and computer systems, measurement, controls, communications. OR
• Without degree - a minimum of four years direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, computer systems, measurement, controls, communications

Control Technician 2 :

• With two-year degree - a minimum 3 years direct, hands on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and computer systems, measurement, controls, communications. OR
• Without degree - a minimum of 5 years direct hands-on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, computer systems, measurement, controls, communications

Additional Requirements :

• Must possess valid driver's license
• Embraces and Exhibits CHAMPION qualities
• Ability to troubleshoot problems
• Basic Windows Professional Suite Computer Knowledge
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams and follow SOPs
• Must complete MC&C Gas Measurement training (6-week course) and written test upon hire.
• Successfully complete CST Associate Recognition Program (equals one year experience)
• ICS Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I (To be completed within 12 months of eligibility date.)

Preferred degree :

• Associate Electronics, Technical, Computer Technology, or Communications Engineering

Certifications :

Control Technician 1 :

1. Must complete MC&C Gas Measurement training (6-week course) and written test upon hire.
2. Successfully complete CST Associate Recognition Program (equals one year experience)
3. ICS Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I (To be completed within 1

Control Technician 2 :

1. MC&C Gas Measurement training
2. ICS Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I (To be completed within 12 months of completion of

CHAMPION :

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

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 or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The management team of Berkshire Hathaway Energy reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs

About Us

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. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

About the Team

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10004939
• Job Category Pipeline Operations
• Locations 1033 HIGBY ROAD, New Hartford, NY, 13413, US
• Travel Requirements Up to 25%
• Pay Range $32.26 -$46.39
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Business Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.