I&E Technician

Summary:
This position provides instrument and electrical technical support to construction, plant facilities and field operations. The position will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on control systems, natural gas compression or pump stations, SCADA, and other equipment contained within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Additionally, this position will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems such as PLCs or DCS and other similar equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Install, diagnose, and maintain SCADA systems, plant, pipeline, and compressor instrument and electrical equipment components with all job duties and responsibilities executed in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software
• Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process or safety controls
• Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID’s
• Test, calibrate, and document plant and compressor station control and safety devices per DOT 192, DOT 193, DOT 195 or applicable PSM 1910 requirements and ensure frequencies of required preventative maintenance task are kept current
• Participate in call out/on call requirements
• Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives
• Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas turbine or skid unit control systems)
• Provide work direction, oversight, and inspect other work provided by third party contractors
• Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified employees
• Provide accurate written and electronic reporting
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
• Ability to maintain motor controls, relay logic, RTU's, I&E associated end-devices
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Outlook and Word
• Experience using software to troubleshoot, design, or configure control solutions specific to In Touch Wonderware or Factory Talk, Allen Bradley RSLogix, or Delta V
• Extensive knowledge of DOT 192 DOT 193, and DOT 195, as it pertains to required testing and documentation for plants, compressor stations, pipelines, and/or facilities as required
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Electric Code and OSHA 1910 as it relates to electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• State Electrical License
• Associates Degree in Instrumentation
• Related software and system certifications (i.e. Factory Talk, Delta V, etc.)

Working Conditions and Requirements:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
• Working conditions may include confined spaces
• Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Reliable attendance at work
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranThe nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER:The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.