I&E Technician

WhiteWater Midstream • Sealy, TX

1d

About The Position

This position will provide operational support, troubleshooting, and process optimization on natural gas pipelines, NGL pipelines and associated compressor stations.

Requirements

• General pipeline knowledge and working experience with medium voltage equipment up to 480 VAC.
• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes
• Technical Degree/Associates Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent
• 2+ years in instrument control, automation, and electrical maintenance / project commissioning in the oil & gas industry
• Must have communication experience with cellular, satellite, Modbus and SCADA.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.
• Maintain compliance with WWM’s drug and alcohol program.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and capable of working in tight spaces, climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a team and take direction from supervisors, fluency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Pipeline & Terminal business processes and equipment such as mainline motors and engines, pipeline flow measurement equipment, and tank level measurement equipment preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming – Allen Bradley, Scadapack, etc.
• Experience with electrical voltages up to 4160VAC.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment including VFDs, switchgear, transformers, power supply battery backup systems, pumps, motors, and various instrumentation.
• Specify and procure equipment according to the application requirements in terms of power supply, flow, temperature, pressure, area classification, etc.
• Perform loops checks and calibration of field instrumentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment including, but not limited to pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance by electrically clearing motors, switchgear, etc. and conducting LOTO procedures per Company policies.
• Read and understand P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics and technical operational manuals.
• Serve as the I&E Lead on small capital projects and oversee work performed by 3rd party contractors.
• Work effectively with Turbine Technicians, Automation Control Specialist, Operations, Engineers, and others to conduct maintenance and repair activities, as well installation and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.
• Assist with instrumentation and electrical equipment training.
• Comply with safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Attend safety trainings, maintain required certifications to perform job duties, set example of high safety standards and assist in regulatory inspections.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Occasional travel, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations will be required.

Benefits

• This position is Full-Time located in Sealy, Texas.
• Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree