I&E Technician III
JOB-10039579
Anticipated Start Date
7/22/2024
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Job Summary
Are you a skilled I&E Technician with expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and electrical equipment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to our dynamic team, where your experience in the energy industry and commitment to safety will be valued. If you're ready for a challenging yet rewarding role with opportunities for growth, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative and collaborative work environment.
Job Description
- Participate in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
- Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with gas receipts and turbines; generators, process plants, dehydration, control and pump stations; and gas chromatography.
- Run conduit, pull wire, change motors and maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls.
- Maintain, modify and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs.
- Maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors).
- The ability to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings. Interpret plant electrical diagrams. Update electrical drawings.
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc.
- Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
Skills Required
- Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
- The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required.
- Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC is required.
- A minimum of 5+ years of electrical and instrumentation experience is preferred, preferably in an energy related industry.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required.
- Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
- The ability to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
- Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment. Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
- 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 have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
- Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
- The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.
Education/Training/Certifications
- A minimum of 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.
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
Additional Requirements
- Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.
- The ability to travel domestically is required.
- 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., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot lbs. of torque.