I&E Technician

About this role

Position Description:

This position will provide operational support, troubleshooting, and process optimization on natural gas pipelines, NGL pipelines and associated compressor stations.

Position Responsibilities

* Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment including VFDs, switchgear, transformers, power supply battery backup systems, pumps, motors, and various instrumentation. * Specify and procure equipment according to the application requirements in terms of power supply, flow, temperature, pressure, area classification, etc. * Perform loops checks and calibration of field instrumentation. * Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC.  * Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment including, but not limited to pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment. * Prepare equipment for maintenance by electrically clearing motors, switchgear, etc. and conducting LOTO procedures per Company policies. * Read and understand P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics and technical operational manuals. * Serve as the I&E Lead on small capital projects and oversee work performed by 3rd party contractors. * Work effectively with Turbine Technicians, Automation Control Specialist, Operations, Engineers, and others to conduct maintenance and repair activities, as well installation and commissioning of new equipment and facilities. * Assist with instrumentation and electrical equipment training. * Comply with safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. * Attend safety trainings, maintain required certifications to perform job duties, set example of high safety standards and assist in regulatory inspections. * Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans. * Occasional travel, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations will be required.

Requirements

* General pipeline knowledge and working experience with medium voltage equipment up to 480 VAC. * Working knowledge of National Electric Codes * Technical Degree/Associates Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent * 2+ years in instrument control, automation, and electrical maintenance / project commissioning in the oil & gas industry * Must have communication experience with cellular, satellite, Modbus and SCADA. * Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements. * Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program. * Knowledge of Pipeline & Terminal business processes and equipment such as mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement equipment, and tank level measurement equipment preferred. * Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies. * Ability to work in changing climate conditions and capable of working in tight spaces, climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a team and take direction from supervisors, fluency in English is required.

Desired Qualifications

* Experience with PLC programming – Allen Bradley, Scadapack, etc. * Experience with electrical voltages up to 4160VAC. * Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

Benefits: This position is Full-Time located in Alice, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.