I&E Comms Support- Austin Industrial (Corpus Christi, Tx)

About the role

This is a full-time maintenance position working 40 hours per week with overtime coverage required. There is no per diem and no relocation funding. The I&E Technician is responsible for a wide range of tasks including custody transfer and inventory measurement, troubleshooting instrumentation, and performing pipeline system maintenance. The role requires strong experience in pipeline operations and maintenance, with the versatility to handle both measurement and general pipeline integrity tasks. This position serves as a front-line representative with customers and the public, ensuring high standards in safety, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in adherence with Austin procedures and standards
• Takes personal leadership role in daily activities, task planning, incident investigations and work performance as they relate to Austin's key focus areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Reliability, and Cost of operation
• Provides accurate and timely communication to co-workers and works with other functions to improve individual and unit performance
• Performs federal, state, and locally required inspections on pipeline facilities and associated equipment
• Performs problem solving to prevent interruption of pipeline operations or endangerment to personnel, customers, or the public
• Maintains all required training for safety, environmental, and emergency response
• Responsible for project execution and contractor inspections on company and third-party facilities
• Performs maintenance inspections and testing of measurement equipment per DOT regulations
• Installs, calibrates, and maintains metering equipment at custody transfer sites
• Supports startup and shutdown activities, commissioning, and coordination with control centers
• Performs meter testing and proving in compliance with API, AGA, Sarbanes/Oxley, ISO standards, and Austin Pipeline standards
• Maintains orifice plates and process control equipment
• Configures instrumentation including transmitters and flow computers
• Performs LO/TO and maintains assigned assets
• Install, layout, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems
• Diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures using testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, loop drawings, technical manuals, and work orders
• Test, calibrate, install, and inspect instrumentation devices including transmitters, valves, and analytical instruments
• Calibrate equipment using standard procedures and specifications
• Conduct system inspections and identify reliability improvements
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical control systems including MCCs, transformers, switchgear, bus bars, motors, and panel wiring
• Assist with equipment installations, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records
• Follow all plant safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and confined space requirements
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned work areas
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associated level instrumentation/electrical degree or equivalent two year trade school
• 3-5 years instrument experience following journey level status
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, electrical drawings and industry switching practices
• Must be willing and able to provide overtime coverage
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States (company unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa)

Skills

• Knowledge of measurement systems, densitometers, control systems, and heat exchangers
• Good driving record
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to read P&IDs and technical drawings
• Ability to work independently and communicate professionally
• Ability to supervise or coordinate contractors
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and heavy equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and enter confined spaces
• Knowledge of safety practices and PPE requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to wear a supplied-air hood or respirator for extended periods as required by job tasks or environmental conditions
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, noisy, or chemical process environments
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas
• Must be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Matching 401K plan
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Overtime coverage required. No per diem. No relocation funding.