I & E Technician II

Valero Energy • Hearne, TX

153d

About The Position

The I & E Technician II position requires practical knowledge and understanding of National Electrical Code guidelines, safe electrical practices, hot work practices, confined space regulations, and DOT pipeline safety devices. The technician will recognize and understand definitions and abbreviations used in electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation technologies. The role involves applying terms, definitions, and concepts from mechanics, electricity, heat, and chemistry, which may include simple formulas for calculating flash point, specific gravity, and expansion rate. The technician will read schematics and wiring diagrams, understand calibration sheets, instrument specification sheets, and installation details, and recognize standard symbols. Knowledge of electrical and electronic units of measurement, basic components, and principles of pneumatics as used in industrial instrumentation is essential. The technician will also understand current-voltage-resistance relationships in direct current circuits and current-voltage-impedance relationships in alternating current circuits. Basic troubleshooting methods for motors, contactors, transformers, relays, and lighting are required, along with the ability to read and interpret wiring and ladder diagrams. The technician will operate basic electric/electronic test equipment, perform calibration procedures, and bench repair various electric and electronic instruments and components. Responsibilities also include inspecting and replacing power cords and distribution cables, using appropriate test equipment, soldering techniques, and hand tools, and understanding pneumatic and electronic transmitters used in level measurement. The technician will connect sensors and transducers for accurate calibration and install and maintain truck loading, additive injection, and pipeline proving and control systems. A basic understanding of Cathodic Protection is also necessary. This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of electrical & instrumentation field experience or other industry-related experience required.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of National Electrical Code guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and understand definitions and abbreviations used in electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation technologies.
• Apply terms, definitions, and concepts from mechanics, electricity, heat, and chemistry.
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understand calibration sheets, instrument specification sheets, and installation details.
• Understand and recognize electrical and electronic units of measurement.
• Apply the principles of pneumatics as used in industrial instrumentation.
• Understand current-voltage-resistance relationships in direct current circuits and current-voltage-impedance relationships in alternating current circuits.
• Perform basic troubleshooting methods for motors, contactors, transformers, relays, and lighting.
• Read and interpret wiring and ladder diagrams.
• Operate basic electric/electronic test equipment and perform calibration procedures.
• Inspect and replace power cords and distribution cables.
• Connect pneumatic and electronic level sensors and transducers for accurate calibration.
• Install and maintain truck loading, additive injection, and pipeline proving and control systems.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for personal growth
• Caring and committed culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED