I&E Technician

Energy Transfer•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

The Electrical / Instrumentation Technician creates, maintains, and repairs electrical components and equipment used at the site to keep machinery and specialty equipment operating correctly. The role performs maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming, inspection, and repair work across terminal assets and related pipeline equipment, and may assist other technicians. Work must comply with company procedures and applicable government regulations, including DOT, USCG, and EPA requirements. The technician maintains proper records and may participate in emergency response activities. The position involves work in normal office conditions as well as occasional visits to industrial or manufacturing settings, where exposure may include materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required in those settings. Work schedules may be five eight-hour days, four ten-hour days, or a 12-hour rotating shift, at management’s discretion. Mandatory call-outs may occur any day of the week and at any time, and vacation-relief coverage may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–5 years of electrical repair experience in petroleum or chemical storage facilities, refineries, or chemical manufacturing plants, with proficiency in maintenance and repair of instrument systems including DCS/PLC/SCADA, gas detection, process analyzers, control valves, pressure/flow measurement, and vibration equipment.
0–5 years of experience maintaining motor controls, relay logic, RTUs, fiber optics, and associated end-devices.
Ability to read equipment manuals, specification sheets, P&IDs, and loop sheets.
Understanding of national electrical codes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong planning and organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly by telephone and radio.
Ability to work in severe weather conditions.
Ability to climb, walk, sit, bend, and stoop.
Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods; the job requires sitting or standing for 50% of the time.
Ability to work the assigned schedule, respond to mandatory call-outs at any time and on any day of the week, and provide vacation-relief coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Instrument Technology, Electric Technology, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on control, measurement, laboratory, and instrumentation equipment.
Program and troubleshoot Omni flow computers and terminal data acquisition equipment as needed.
Repair and maintain meters, samplers, valves, transmitters, electric and pneumatic valve actuators, piping, and associated pipeline and terminal equipment.
Troubleshoot and program automated facility control equipment, calibrate safety devices, and manipulate facility valves and piping to achieve the required operating status.
Assist other technicians with maintenance and repair duties.
Perform preventative maintenance and replace electrical equipment and accessories.
Perform maintenance work on terminal assets and undertake assignments at management’s discretion.
Complete work in compliance with company procedures and government regulations, including DOT, USCG, and EPA requirements.
Perform DOT-required equipment inspections, repairs, and replacements.
Maintain proper records.
Participate in emergency response activities as necessary.
Provide vacation-relief coverage as deemed necessary.