Pipeline I&E Technician

Pipeline Instrumentation and Electrical technician position is to maintain, test, inspect and coordinate the safe operation of all instrumentation, electrical, power, measurement, and control systems of a Pipeline and plant facility equipment. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

Roles:

• Maintain system: completing regular PM maintenance, recommending solutions to problems, and general maintenance of the systems.
• Repair: Troubleshoots, fabricates, modifies, removes, repairs, overhauls, or replaces parts or equipment on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Inspect and Test: constantly inspecting and testing systems to ensure there are no errors or issues.
• Installation: analyzes current systems, recommend when new product or changes are needed, and install new system as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate, perform basic and routine maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintenance of equipment based on written documentation pertaining to the job including work orders using the CMMS software.
• Responsible for the maintenance, testing, inspection, and coordinating the safe operation of all instrumentation and electrical equipment or systems.
• Ability to maintain Operator Qualifications (OQ) for DOT pipelines.
• Provide accurate records of all instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoots, fabricates, modifies, removes, repairs, overhauls, or replaces parts or equipment on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Installs new system controls.
• Responsible for instrument calibrations. Services and replaces instruments.
• Low voltage monitors/breakers and control circuits
• Performs general electrical maintenance.
• Running electronic tests and inspections
• Install electrical systems and grounding to NEC standards.
• Use of tools, including tape measure, meggers, multi-meters, and other related test equipment.
• Responsible for advanced electrical troubleshooting and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Resource for Process Reliability improvement efforts as well as root cause problem solving.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventive/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall plant capability.
• Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, and preventive maintenance for electrical equipment to improve field system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.
• Adheres to the area equipment Preventive Maintenance program. Complete preventive maintenance check lists.
• Develops work plans covering installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting tasks, to minimize production impacts and enhance the reliability of the operation.
• Repairing, replacing, and installing conduit, wiring and electrical equipment.
• Working with the departments to troubleshoot, repair and replace controls communication networks.
• Troubleshoot process upsets.
• Scanning energized electrical circuitry using infrared technology.
• Read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures to make proper and timely repairs.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain effective communications, provide ideas, raise concerns, and work with other functions including plant supervision, engineering, plant operations, I&E, other maintenance employees, clerical staff, and contractors.
• Provide assistance to other maintenance craft, as qualified.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Instrument and/or electrical training, degree, or certification.
  1. Proficient knowledge of basic electrical circuitry, 5 years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician or I&E technician in plant maintenance.
  2. Certification or Degree in Instrumentation Technology, or 5 years’ experience with industrial process measurement and control systems or I&E technician in plant maintenance.
• 3+ years’ experience working Pipelines as maintenance I&E technician.
• Proficient knowledge of basic electrical circuitry and ability to follow loop and electrical schematics.
• Experience and proficiency in troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair and testing of equipment. Proficiency in computer controls programming logic is a plus.
• Proficiency in process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Ability to use the computer and the CMMS system.
• Ability to read and comprehend P&ID’s and electrical schematics.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical and background check.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at elevated heights, including using lifts, ladders, and stairs.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Work is done outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Details:

• Shift work - must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Will be subject to Call out.
• Non-Exempt position.