Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

About the role

The Junior E&I Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support to Plains assets through the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of designated equipment and systems. They are responsible for performing scheduled and non-scheduled work tasks in the field at tank farms, pump stations, facilities, Control Centers, and facilities, as well as office locations. This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Executes tasks with a moderate level of guidance and direction; works with little supervision on routine maintenance and projects.
• Schedules and performs inspections and maintenance of electrical equipment at substations, pump stations, valve & manifold sites, etc.
• Maintains equipment in accordance with the maintenance control system by creating service requests, sourcing parts for servicing, completing work orders, and retaining service records.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on DC and AC motors referencing vendor manuals guidelines and applicable codes and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations (e.g., poor contacts).
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on batteries, rectifiers, and inverters referencing vendor manual guidelines, and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
• Performs lockouts and isolations on company facilities.
• Tests and ensures correct operation of transmitter, safety, and protective devices.
• Tests and ensures correct operation of switchgear, substations equipment and technology, motors, valve operators/actuators and tank gauging equipment.
• Tests and maintains low voltage distribution panels.
• Performs any electrical or SCADA system repairs needed by Pipeline Control Center or Operations.
• Installs SCADA equipment, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Installs, programs, and troubleshoots various electronic metering devices (e.g., Omni Flow Computers, densitometers, Coriolis and Krohne meters).
• Installs conduit and associated wiring in accordance to engineered drawings.
• Inspects and repairs AC/DC equipment including emergency battery backup power devices.
• Services electricals valve actuators referencing vendor manual guidelines.
• Affords assistance to senior personnel with line location & operational functions (e.g., gauging, proving, meter ticketing, etc.).
• Participates in construction projects and planning, turnaround planning, installing, and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines.
• Participates in the maintenance and operating of stations, terminals, mainline, gathering systems, and associated equipment.
• Completes routine operations and maintenance functions as applicable.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for regulatory compliance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Completes safe work permits, near miss, and incident reports.
• Communicates problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.
• Ensures safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed.
• Inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses.
• Responds to breakdown and emergency equipment failures.
• Ensures adequate material and inventory stock levels are maintained.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree, participation in apprenticeship program, or two (2) years of field experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electrical theory and electrical skills and know basic requirements for wire/wiring and conduit installation; related training in HVAC and/or instrumentation is helpful.
• Experience or training with high voltage electrical systems and safety; should also have experience in substation and switchgear work.
• Proficient at installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems.
• Proficient with basic AC/DC voltage measurement as well as capacitance and amperage testing.
• Proficiency in working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), flow computers, UPS system inverters, and back-up battery system maintenance.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repair of motor starters/capacitors, field tank gauges, transmitters, relay-controlled field devices, LACT units and associated timers and controls.
• Competent in line locating and the performance of basic crossings.
• Knowledge of pipeline measurement balances and standards.
• Basic computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of PHMSA and OSHA regulations.
• Outstanding safety record.
• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.
• Licensed to drive a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Complies with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Complies with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy, and happy. This includes competitive compensation, a range of health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more. We believe in supporting our employees' personal and family needs, which is why we offer a variety of flexible benefits options to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. Please refer to the job description for more information.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.