Electrical and Mechanical Specialist (E&M 1)

BP•New York City, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical & Mechanical Specialist (E&M 1) performs electrical and mechanical maintenance and field operations for bp US Terminal and Pipelines. This is a multi-craft position based at Manhattan Station in Manhattan, Illinois. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance—within one hour—of the station and their regularly assigned geographical area. The role requires completing the BP Pipelines OM/EM Multitasking Training Program within the stated timeframe and progressing through the E&M Skills Training curriculum. The specialist supports safe, reliable, and compliant pipeline and terminal operations. Work includes inspecting pipelines and equipment, identifying and protecting pipelines during third-party excavation and construction, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment, completing required documentation, and participating in emergency response training. The role involves travel of up to 25%, and employees must be available for overtime, call-outs, and emergency response, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position is not available for remote work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for an employer other than the current employer.
Valid driver's license; safe driving in accordance with bp Pipelines Vehicle Safety Policy is a condition of employment.
Strong experience in electrical work and programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, or in pump and motor repair.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Commitment to learning new skills and completing the E&M training curriculum for the assigned job classification within the outlined timeframe.
Ability to acquire a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card if required by local operations.
Availability to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to respond to call-outs and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or electrical experience, or a technical degree in electrical, electronic instrumentation, or an equivalent field.
Ability to read maps, alignment sheets, and construction drawings and complete alignment sheets.
Underground construction experience and knowledge.
Experience with equipment operating at 4,160 volts and below.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.
Experience conducting and documenting DOT equipment inspections.
Experience with MAXIMO, CBT, Microsoft Office, and other applications.
Experience maintaining and repairing positive-displacement, centrifugal, and gear pumps and motors.
Experience verifying instrumentation loop circuits.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing manual and automatic tank gauging.
Experience maintaining and repairing electronic-control valves, electrical valve actuators, and mechanical valves.
Experience installing and maintaining equipment used in petroleum liquids or gas terminals and pipelines.
Experience with lockout/tagout and normal maintenance procedures for running scrapers in a petroleum system.
PLC programming, installation, maintenance, and repair experience.

Responsibilities

Follow health, safety, security, environmental, operational, and maintenance practices and procedures.
Work independently, manage time and resources, handle multiple responsibilities, and contribute effectively to diverse teams.
Demonstrate and transfer work-related knowledge, develop skills through continued learning, and exhibit initiative and leadership.
Wear personal protective equipment as required.
Work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary, and respond to call-outs and emergencies.
Complete training and qualification requirements within the timeframe specified by the BP Pipelines OM/EM Multitasking Training Program.
Follow safe driving practices on and off the road.
Identify, locate, and mark pipelines using electronic locators and probes.
Inspect pipelines daily for leaks and irregularities, replace damaged markers, and perform inspections by vehicle and on foot.
Perform occasional hand digging, manual probing, and walking over rough terrain.
Check and record equipment and rectifier readings.
Monitor and observe excavation activities over or near pipelines and identify measures needed to protect pipelines.
Act as a bp liaison with utilities, municipalities, property owners, excavators, and other third parties.
Attend public awareness and education meetings and monitor and locate notifications for conflicts.
Receive and physically check items on aerial reports.
Maintain equipment in good working condition.
Prepare as-built drawings of foreign-line crossings and other outside construction activities.
Complete inspection and repair reports, foreign-line crossing reports, and other required documentation.
Meet Department of Transportation requirements, including Operator Qualifications.
Complete emergency response training, including HAZWOPER, RCRA, and respiratory training.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assigned equipment, including pumps, motors, instrumentation, tank gauging, valves, and pipeline or terminal equipment.
Conduct and document DOT equipment inspections.
Use MAXIMO, CBT, MS Office, and other applications.
Follow safe procedures, including lockout/tagout, for routine maintenance and running scrapers in a petroleum system.

Benefits

Hourly starting rate of $43.23 or $47.60 depending on experience, increasing to the E&M 1 rate of $56.97 upon progression through and successful completion of the E&M Skills Training curriculum.
Paid vacation of 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees, depending on relevant industry experience.
Nine paid holidays and two personal choice holidays per year.
Discretionary annual bonus program.
Long-term incentive program.
Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) matching program and a pension for eligible employees.
Health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Benefits may include flexible working options and paid parental leave.
Relocation assistance may be negotiable.