Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

About the Role

Plains, an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider, is seeking an Intermediate E&I Technician to provide electrical and instrumentation support to our assets. This field-based role involves installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of designated equipment and systems at tank farms, pump stations, facilities, and control centers. The position requires frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often near high voltage and/or chemicals, necessitating safety accommodations like protective clothing and equipment. This role is subject to callouts for field operations and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Junior E&I Technician responsibilities with minimal supervision, working independently and determining own priorities.
• Conduct instrumentation and preventive maintenance tasks on compressors, control devices, safety systems, switchgear, transformers, and generators.
• Maintain calibration equipment, resolve abnormal conditions, and service control valves and regulators.
• Complete meter inspections, use proving factors for accuracy, and manage meter documentation.
• Maintain custody transfer equipment, rail dock terminal measurement systems, and cathodic protection systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on pumps, control valves, and valve actuators, resolving abnormal conditions.
• Perform facility safety checks, report abnormalities, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational integrity policies.
• Participate in emergency response, construction projects, turnaround planning, and special assignments.
• Direct contractors and respond to equipment failures and emergency events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably completed 2nd or 3rd year of a related trades apprenticeship program.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience at the prior level.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, with basic math skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team-based work.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, pipeline maps, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of electrical code requirements, pipeline/facility operations, and government regulations.
• Familiarity with electrical theory, wiring, and conduit installation; HVAC and/or instrumentation training is helpful.
• Experience with high voltage systems, substations, and switchgear.
• Training in protective devices, including relays, breakers, and sensors.
• Proficiency in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems.
• Skill in AC/DC voltage measurement, capacitance, and amperage testing.
• Experience with PLCs, flow computers, UPS systems, and back-up battery maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot motor starters, field tank gauges, transmitters, and LACT units.
• Proficiency in safe work practices, including confined space entry and hazard identification.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc.).
• Outstanding safety record and ability to complete required training.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including outdoors in extreme weather.
• Legal authorization to work in the job posting country.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract in the job posting province.
• Cleared criminal history and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment screening.
• Not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the U.S.

At Plains, employees are our most valuable asset. We offer competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to support safety, health, and work-life balance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com.