I&E Technician, Spindletop, TX

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What to Expect

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician has a heavier focus on electrical work than instrumentation. Primary responsibilities are safe work on in-service equipment, including replacement of existing equipment, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy/historical systems that support natural gas operations across field locations and associated facilities. This position will be based in Spindletop, TX and covers areas including Beaumont and Winnie.

This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier.

The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You'll Do

* Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on equipment and systems operating at 600 volts and under, including 24 VDC control circuits, in support of safe and reliable natural gas operations.

* Work on lighting panels and distribution equipment in both non-classified and classified (hazardous) areas at natural gas facilities, including:

* 120/240 VAC single-phase panels

* 208/120 VAC three-phase systems

* 480 VAC three-phase distribution to individual isolation disconnects

* Install, inspect, and maintain equipment used in natural gas operations, including:

* MCCs and switch gear rated 600 volts and under

* Dry-type transformers, single-phase and three-phase

* Breaker-style and fused safety disconnects

* Combination motor starters (across-voltage, reversing, etc., as applicable)

* Troubleshoot and maintain single-phase and three-phase motors from 120 VAC up to 480 VAC three-phase, including:

* Motor control circuits

* 480 VAC variable frequency drives (VFDs) and associated control wiring

* Overload and protection devices

* Work with motor-operated valves (MOVs), gas actuators, and pilot control systems used in natural gas operations, including:

* Power circuits and control wiring

* Limit switches, position indication, and interlocks

* Basic troubleshooting of actuator and pilot control issues on in-service equipment

* Troubleshoot and maintain the control side of:

* Combination motor starters

* MOV systems and associated field control devices

* Gas actuators, pilots, and associated control components used in natural gas service

* Perform basic instrumentation support as required (sensors, transmitters, simple control loops), with the expectation of a primary focus on electrical systems supporting natural gas facilities and operations.

What You'll Bring - Required

* Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

* Valid Driver's License

* Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent training in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Instrumentation & Electrical technology (or relevant field).

* 2 or more years of demonstrated hands-on experience with:

* 120-480 VAC systems and associated distribution equipment

* 24 VDC and low-voltage control circuits

* Basic motor controls, starters, and motor protection

* Basic gas actuator/pilot troubleshooting and field support in natural gas operations or similar industrial applications.

* 2 or more years of experience using basic electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, megger, etc.) for troubleshooting

* Intermediate level of understanding of arc flash studies, PPE categories, and equipment labeling requirements for low-voltage power distribution

* Intermediate level of understanding of PLCs and discrete/analog logic control (ability to follow simple ladder logic and I/O for troubleshooting)

* Ability to read and work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and applicable natural gas facility documentation

* Willing and able to with or without reasonable accommodation:

* Lift up to 50 pounds

* Occasionally climb A-frame ladders, or heights…