Job Description
BHE GT&S JOB DESCRIPTION BHE GT&S is seeking a motivated and skilled Controls Technician 1 or 2 to join our team at the Borger Station in Ithaca, New York. The position level will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
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 :
- 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).
Control Technician 2 :
- MC&C Gas Measurement training
- ICS Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I (To be completed within 12 months of completion of measurement training) .
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 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 10005151
Job Category Pipeline Operations
Posting Date 2026-08-17
Apply Before 2026-09-05T03:55:00+00:00
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 219 Ellis Hollow Creek Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US
Travel Requirements Up to 25%
Relocation Assistance Not currently offered for this position
Business Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.
Compensation details: 32.26-46.39
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Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area, Relocation package