I&E Technician

<p><strong>Position Description:</strong></p> <p>This position will provide operational support, troubleshooting, and process optimization<strong> </strong>on natural gas pipelines, NGL pipelines and associated compressor stations.</p> <p><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment including VFDs, switchgear, transformers, power supply battery backup systems, pumps, motors, and various instrumentation.</li> <li>Specify and procure equipment according to the application requirements in terms of power supply, flow, temperature, pressure, area classification, etc.</li> <li>Perform loops checks and calibration of field instrumentation.</li> <li>Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC.&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment including, but not limited to pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.</li> <li>Prepare equipment for maintenance by electrically clearing motors, switchgear, etc. and conducting LOTO procedures per Company policies.</li> <li>Read and understand P&amp;ID drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics and technical operational manuals.</li> <li>Serve as the I&amp;E Lead on small capital projects and oversee work performed by 3^rd party contractors.</li> <li>Work effectively with Turbine Technicians, Automation Control Specialist, Operations, Engineers, and others to conduct maintenance and repair activities, as well installation and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.</li> <li>Assist with instrumentation and electrical equipment training.</li> <li>Comply with safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.</li> <li>Attend safety trainings, maintain required certifications to perform job duties, set example of high safety standards and assist in regulatory inspections.</li> <li>Participate in the development of O&amp;M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.</li> <li>Occasional travel, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations will be required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements </strong></p> <ul> <li>General pipeline knowledge and working experience with medium voltage equipment up to 480 VAC.</li> <li>Working knowledge of National Electric Codes</li> <li>Technical Degree/Associates Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent</li> <li>2+ years in instrument control, automation, and electrical maintenance / project commissioning in the oil &amp; gas industry</li> <li>Must have communication experience with cellular, satellite, Modbus and SCADA.</li> <li>Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.</li> <li>Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program.</li> <li>Knowledge of Pipeline &amp; Terminal business processes and equipment such as mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement equipment, and tank level measurement equipment preferred.</li> <li>Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies.</li> <li>Ability to work in changing climate conditions and capable of working in tight spaces, climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a team and take direction from supervisors, fluency in English is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with PLC programming – Allen Bradley, Scadapack, etc.</li> <li>Experience with electrical voltages up to 4160VAC.</li> <li>Journeyman or Master Electrician license.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong> This position is Full-Time located in Sealy, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurances and other benefit offerings.</p>