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Plains All American · 4 hours ago

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II

Karnes County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids. The Intermediate E&I Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support through the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of designated equipment and systems, while ensuring safety and operational integrity in field operations.

EnergyLogisticsOil and GasTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performance of all Junior E&I Technician responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision

Works independently; receives minimal guidance, usually determines own work priorities

Conducts required instrumentation / preventive maintenance tasks on centrifugal / positive displacement compressors referencing vendor manual guidelines

Maintains calibration equipment and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on control devices (e.g., flow, temperature, pressure, level) referencing vendor manuals

Resolves control loop abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations

Services control valves and regulators

Maintains safety and process monitoring systems and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on switchgear and transformers

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on DC and AC generators referencing vendor manuals guidelines and applicable codes

Completes meter inspections using the meter inspection checklist

Uses meter proving factors to ensure accuracy of meters

Controls all required meter documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Conducts preventative maintenance and resolves abnormal conditions on all custody transfer equipment (e.g., Lease Automatic Custody Transfer Unit)

Maintains applicable rail dock terminal measurement systems

Inspects and maintains cathodic protection systems

Conducts required instrumentation preventative maintenance tasks on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines; confirms operation of control devices and vibration equipment

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on all control valve types referencing vendor manual guidelines, company guidelines and applicable codes

Services hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators and resolves abnormal conditions (e.g., contaminated oil, wear, seal leakage) referencing vendor manual guidelines

Completes facility safety checks, notes and reports abnormal conditions, and troubleshoots if necessary

Responsible for communicating problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level

Responsible for ensuring that safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed

Performs routine operations and maintenance functions as applicable

Participates in non-regular maintenance work

Participates in responding to emergency situations and repairs

Responsible for assisting in the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program; preventative, predictive and corrective, organizing, modifying, recording, and updating PMs as assigned

Participates in construction projects and planning, turnaround planning, installing and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines

Interacts and directs contractors as required

Responsible for responding to all applicable breakdown and emergency equipment failures

Responds to emergency events and initiates spill response as appropriate

Assists with other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical theoryHigh voltage systemsProgrammable Logic ControllersPreventive maintenanceElectrical code knowledgeTechnical drawings comprehensionBasic computer skillsSafety practicesCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience at the prior level

Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math

Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must be able to read and comprehend electrical drawings, pipeline maps, other technical drawings / schematics, and technical operational manuals, and perform load studies, and related calculations

Must know electrical code requirements and specifications associated with pipeline / facility operations as well as all applicable federal, state, and provincial government regulations

Must have familiarity with electrical theory and electrical skills and know basic requirements for wire/wiring and conduit installation

Must have experience or training with high voltage electrical systems and safety; should also have experience in substation and switchgear work

Proficient at installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems

Proficient with basic AC/DC voltage measurement as well as capacitance and amperage testing

Proficiency in working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), flow computers, UPS system inverters, and back-up battery system maintenance

Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of motor starters/capacitors, field tank gauges, transmitters, relay-controlled field devices, LACT units and associated timers and controls

Able to work independently, receiving minimal guidance or direct supervision for executing routine tasks; capable of determining own work priorities

Proficient in safe work practices and procedures (e.g., how to identify site-specific PPE, perform confined space entry, report incidents, describe site specific hazards (e.g., asbestos, benzene, silica, nitrogen, heat and cold stress, noise, radiation), and safely handle materials at the work site)

Must have basic computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc

Must have an outstanding safety record

Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training

Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Valid drivers' license with a clean abstract

Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening

Preferred

Preferably will have completed either 2nd or 3rd year of a related trades apprenticeship program

Related training in HVAC and/or instrumentation is helpful

Should be trained in all types of protective devices associated with pipeline operations, including mechanical and solid-state protective relays, breakers, motor windings, RTDs, temperature transmitters and vibration sensors/recorders, and associated devices