Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II

Plains All American•Three Rivers, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate E&I Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support to Plains assets by installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing designated equipment and systems. The position performs scheduled and unscheduled field work at tank farms, pump stations, facilities, Control Centers, and office locations. The technician may receive direction from certified tradespeople and may work under some direct supervision, but is expected to work independently with minimal guidance and determine work priorities. This is a field-based role that frequently involves open environments and extremes of heat and cold, often near high voltage and/or chemicals. Protective clothing and equipment are required as safety accommodations. The role is subject to callouts for Plains field operations and emergency response. The technician also participates in routine operations and maintenance, preventive maintenance, construction and turnaround activities, contractor coordination, breakdown response, emergency repairs, and spill response as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two 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 environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, pipeline maps, technical drawings and schematics, and technical operational manuals; perform load studies and related calculations.
Knowledge of electrical code requirements and specifications for pipeline and facility operations, as well as applicable federal, state, and provincial regulations.
Familiarity with electrical theory and electrical skills, including basic wire, wiring, and conduit installation requirements.
Experience or training with high-voltage electrical systems and safety; experience in substation and switchgear work.
Training in protective devices used in pipeline operations, including mechanical and solid-state protective relays, breakers, motor windings, RTDs, temperature transmitters, vibration sensors and recorders, and associated devices.
Proficiency installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems.
Proficiency with basic AC/DC voltage measurement, capacitance testing, and amperage testing.
Proficiency working with PLCs, flow computers, UPS system inverters, and backup battery system maintenance.
Proficiency troubleshooting and repairing motor starters and capacitors, field tank gauges, transmitters, relay-controlled field devices, LACT units, and associated timers and controls.
Ability to execute routine tasks independently with minimal guidance or direct supervision and determine work priorities.
Proficiency in safe work practices and procedures, including identifying site-specific PPE, confined space entry, incident reporting, recognizing site-specific hazards, and safely handling materials at work sites.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
Outstanding safety record.
Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required operator qualifications for pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding conditions, including outdoors in extremes of heat and cold.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
Valid driver's license with a clean abstract.
Cleared criminal history/background check and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the company drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Completion of either the second or third year of a related trades apprenticeship program is preferred.
Training related to HVAC and/or instrumentation is helpful.

Responsibilities

Performs Junior E&I Technician responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.
Works independently, receives minimal guidance, and usually determines own work priorities.
Conducts preventive maintenance on centrifugal and positive displacement compressors, pumps, control devices, switchgear, transformers, AC and DC generators, control valves, safety and process monitoring systems, and related equipment, following vendor manuals, company guidelines, and applicable codes.
Maintains calibration equipment and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
Services control valves, regulators, and hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators; resolves actuator issues such as contaminated oil, wear, or seal leakage.
Completes meter inspections, uses meter proving factors to ensure meter accuracy, and maintains required meter documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on custody transfer equipment, including LACT units, and maintains applicable rail dock terminal measurement systems.
Inspects and maintains cathodic protection systems.
Completes facility safety checks, reports abnormal conditions, and troubleshoots as necessary.
Communicates problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.
Ensures safety, regulatory, and operational integrity policies are followed.
Performs routine operations and maintenance functions and participates in non-regular maintenance work.
Assists with the preventive maintenance program, including organizing, modifying, recording, and updating assigned preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
Participates in emergency response and repairs, responds to equipment breakdowns and failures, and initiates spill response as appropriate.
Participates in construction projects, project planning, turnaround planning, installation and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines.
Interacts with and directs contractors as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.