Electrical Technician

About the role

The Electrical Technician is responsible for performing corrective & preventative maintenance on Electrical systems (analytical equipment, control elements, advanced hardware (computers, telemetry & etc.)), logic networks and other related equipment associated typically in the processing, fractionation, storage and transportation of natural gas liquids.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance and calibration of temperature, differential, pressure, level and vibration transmitters
• Maintenance and installation of various brands of control valves including AOV’s
• Monitor process variables and conditions to ascertain the current state of the operated process
• Monitor and recognize dangerous and/or emergency conditions within the process and perform procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process in order to protect personnel, community, environment and equipment
• Work with coworkers in the response to emergency situations requiring coordination (Incident Command System), equipment or plant shutdown, and/or evacuation
• Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problems
• Operate and perform activities in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures. (Federal, State and local policies and procedures)
• Write repair work requests for routine and major maintenance that cannot be handled as part of normal operations using a CMMS (MAXIMO)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver license
• Must be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and learn proprietary software
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives and the ability to work abnormal work shifts to meet plant conditions
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams and internal and external customers
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected crafts and internal and external customers; able to work self-directed
• Ability to interface with DCS (Distributive Control Systems) and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose process controls
• Must have a working knowledge of P&IDs, electric schematics and technical manuals and data
• Ability to input and utilize purchasing (ePro)
• Ability to work under DOT, TCEQ and PSM regulation
• Regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications

• Two-year associates degree in instrumentation or equivalent training
• Five years' experience in petrochemical industry
• Experience working as a self-starter, and ability to work with peers in collaborative efforts
• CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system) experience (SAP, Maximo etc.)
• Experience with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and work permit process