Technician, I & E (Midland Basin) - Sign-on Bonus

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Midland

What You Will Be Doing

• Modifies, repairs, or overhauls electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Applies knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Includes a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus, as well as other “location” incentives*
• 7on/7off rotating days/nights 12 hr. shift schedule

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoots problems with control systems and complex equipment, gas turbine, generators, and gas chromatography.
• Runs conduit, pulls wire, changes motors and maintains lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• Maintains, modifies and troubleshoots Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs.
• Maintains advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors).
• Updates electrical drawings.
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc.
• Performs preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
• Provides training and technical support as required.

What Your Background Should Look Like (Minimum Qualifications)

• The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred.
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
• 5 or more years of electrical and instrumentation experience is recommended, preferably in an energy-related industry.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three-phase and single-phase plus 24 VDC.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, decision-making skills and strong work ethic.
• Must have the ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
• Strong math and logic skills including the ability to troubleshoot program PLC and other computer-based operations systems.
• A self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.
• Must have the ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.