Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrument, transmitters, sensors, valves, and control systems.
• Service SCADA, PLC, RTU, VFD, MCC, DCS, and other critical instrumentation, including safety shutdown systems and gas detection analyzers.
• Interpret and work from P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, as-builts, and technical specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, repairs, and documentation in the CMMS or equivalent system.
• Collaborate in emergency response efforts involving system malfunctions, leaks, or safety events.
• Drive company vehicle to various field locations, performing equipment checks and servicing remote stations.
• Assist with part requisitions, equipment ordering, and maintenance reporting.
• Assist plant and pipeline operators and mechanics with PM’s and job tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling, trade certificates, or equivalent experience preferred (associates/technical degree is a plus)
• 3+ years of experience in instrumentation, electrical, or controls work ideally midstream/natural gas plant.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Familiarity with electrical concepts, PLC logic, SCADA operations, control loops, and safety systems.
• Proficient in reading schematics, P&IDs, and using troubleshooting tools.
• Strong computer skills, including use of CMMS and basic diagnostic software.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience with PLC’s and DCS in a gas plant.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively on team projects.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work: capability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 lbs. regularly; occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
• Manual dexterity is needed for fine adjustments and component manipulation.
• Visual acuity for close and far-distance work, including depth perception and color discrimination.

Work Environment

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments – heat, cold, humidity, dust, vibration, and noise.
• Regular routine and PM tasks; frequent handling of energized equipment and moving parts.
• Occasional on-call rotations or emergency response requirements.
• Company vehicles provided regular travel between plant and field sites, sometimes over rough terrain.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times in designated areas.