Jobs · Information Technology · Mississippi

Specialist Electrical & Instrumentation/Sr. Specialist Electrical & Instrumentation

Boardwalk Pipelines · Edwards, MS · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for customers. With 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets, it offers diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users needing reliable natural gas for power generation, home heating, or petrochemical feedstocks. The company operates in 13 states, focuses on sustainability, and incorporates environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into day-to-day operations. This position is located at the Edwards, MS facility.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment and control systems in assigned area, with support in adjacent areas and project support.
  • Support compression facility operations, including operating compressors and auxiliary equipment, assisting with mechanical repairs, and maintaining pipeline valve and flow control systems.
  • Participate in an on‑call rotation and support other facilities as needed.
  • Recognize and report abnormal or unsafe operating conditions, accidents, near‑misses, and assist with emergency response.
  • Safely install instrumentation and electrical components.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain control systems, instrumentation, and electrical power systems up to 4,160 volts.
  • Support gas reciprocating, electric drive, and turbine engines, compressors, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Run conduit, pull wire, change motors, maintain lighting and basic motor controls, and perform basic PLC maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain advanced monitoring devices such as gas and fire detection systems and vibration, temperature, pressure, and flow monitoring equipment.
  • Install and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, air/fuel controllers, and panel boards.
  • Interpret P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and complex electrical drawings.
  • Perform preventive and general maintenance on electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
  • Maintain brine pumps, dehydration facilities, hot oil systems, measurement and metering equipment, over‑pressure protection systems.
  • Provide training and technical support.

Requirements

  • Instrument and Electrical maintenance experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple projects.
  • Experience with Microsoft programs.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow Company procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs for a minimum of 50 feet to transfer tools and equipment.
  • Ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns.
  • Ability to work alone as required in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, muddy, wet).
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Ability to operate an all‑terrain vehicle.
  • Strong commitment to personal and team safety.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Preferred: Technical School/College education.
  • Preferred: Associate Degree or Certificate of Completion in Electrical or Electronics Technology from an institution accredited by a National Regional Accrediting Body.

Skills

  • Preferred: 4+ years of natural gas operations and maintenance experience.
  • Preferred: More than 3 years of experience on pipeline operating systems and DOT 192 knowledge.

Schedule

  • Position participates in an on‑call rotation and may support other facilities as needed.

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