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I&E Technician

Alice, TX

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.

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