Maintenance Technician - Tucson
Kinder Morgan · Tucson, AZ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Kinder Morgan (industrial) in Tucson, AZ. Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate equipment such as.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live reliability postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 60%
- Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 23%
- Injection molding 23%
- ✓ PLC 23%
- Tooling 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Kinder MorganAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate equipment such as:
pumps and motors, mainline and manifold control valves, turbine and positive displacement meters, proving equipment, tank gauging equipment, pressure and temperature gauges and SCADA equipment, as well as the equipment SCADA interfaces with.
- ◆Maintains, and repairs electrical equipment including but not limited to:
Valve actuators, medium voltage switch gear and substation equipment, motor circuit protectors, motor control centers, truck loading equipment and control systems, remote station control systems, pressure transmitters, tank level measurement systems, tank high level alarm systems, electronic and PLC based controllers, digital display equipment, lighting circuits, safety systems and devices including pressure and shutdown devices, teletype, SCADA transmission equipment as well as automated fire control systems.
- ◆Maintains records as required by Department of Transportation for designated equipment and devices.
- ◆Maintains maintenance and repair records for area equipment.
- ◆Must maintain accurate and timely CMV logs and documentation.
- ◆Assist in training of other technicians in all aspects of maintenance.
- ◆Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Other duties
- ◆Supports all regional projects and works with other station personnel when the need arises.
- ◆Assists with corporate engineered projects as requested including preoperational testing, startup and commissioning.
- ◆Works with vendors and their technicians on new and repaired or upgraded equipment.
- ◆May be asked to inspect and document contract work on company assets.
- ◆Supports company and contract inspectors on area and regional projects.
- ◆Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on various terminal and mainline equipment as requested.
- ◆Will become familiar with Computer Based Maintenance Management System and functions.
- ◆Maintains a lubrication schedule on various terminal and mainline equipment.
- ◆Acts as a “floating technician” to assist various locations as needed
- ◆Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- ✓High school diploma, Technical school degree or equivalent preferred.
- ✓Grade level of job depends on prior experience as a skilled technician and industry related experience.
- ✓Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, aerial strip maps and maintain as-built drawings for them.
- ✓Requires good communication skills, self-motivation and an assertive style.
- ✓Ability to be trained through both internal on the job training and external technical programs.
- ✓Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of refined petroleum products pipeline systems and equipment for station and terminal operations (experienced technicians).
- ✓Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions, DOT
requirements
including those related to calibration and maintenance records, safety inspections and reports.
- ✓Requires good communication skills, self-motivation and an assertive style.
Experience / specific Knowledge
Technician Career Progression
Advancement from one technician level to the next is based on minimum time requirements, demonstrated technical competency, successful completion of required Operator
Qualifications
(OQs), and the ability to consistently meet or exceed job performance expectations.
- ✓Technician Level 1 – Entry-level technician who works under close supervision while learning facility equipment, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and operational requirements. Must successfully obtain required Operator
Qualifications
and demonstrate the ability to safely perform assigned maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and operational tasks while developing technical proficiency.
- ✓Technician Level 2 – Has at least one year performing satisfactory as a Level 1 Technician or possesses equivalent experience. Can independently perform routine maintenance, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and Operator Qualification tasks with minimal supervision. Possesses a strong working knowledge of facility equipment, pipeline operations, electrical and instrumentation systems, and company operating procedures.
- ✓Technician Level 3 – Has at least one year performing satisfactory as a Level 2 Technician or possesses equivalent experience. Works with little to no supervision and can independently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control, and pipeline facility systems. Demonstrates sound technical judgment, mentors less experienced technicians, and serves as a key resource during operational and maintenance activities.
- ✓Technician Level 4 – Has at least two years performing satisfactory as a Level 3 Technician or possesses equivalent experience. Provides technical leadership for complex maintenance activities, projects, and system troubleshooting. Demonstrates advanced expertise in electrical distribution systems, automation, instrumentation, PLCs, and control systems; mentors and develops other technicians; coordinates contractors and project activities; and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance.
- ✓Technician Level 5 – Has at least three years performing satisfactory as a Level 4 Technician or possesses equivalent expe
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What We Are Looking For
Primary purpose
- •The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, repair, align/calibrate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and instrumentation, as well as assist local and regional personnel in the development of safety procedures and policies for specific systems and facilities. The office location for this position is in Tucson, AZ.
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