I&E Technician

Job description

**Position Description:** This position will provide operational support, troubleshooting, and process optimizationon 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.