I&E Technician - Senior (NGL)

ONEOK • Lake Charles, LA

3d • $87,000 - $131,000

About The Position

The Senior I&E Technician performs specialized work installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analytical, measurement, control, and automation systems and related equipment. The role supports safe and reliable operation of critical assets, including NGL pump stations, natural gas-fired turbines, reciprocating compressors, and natural gas metering stations.

The position may include Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response. The employee must remain alert and respond immediately to hazardous conditions, as impaired performance or failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or property damage. Travel is expected within an assigned area and, as required, to other locations. Depending on assigned tasks, the employee may be assigned a company vehicle and must have the applicable driver's license.

The work takes place in both indoor and outdoor conditions, including well-lighted, climate-controlled areas and exposure to weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, vibration, loud noises, and unprotected heights. The position has heavy physical demands, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience using and understanding tools and equipment applicable to the position, including manual and power tools, electronic testing devices, and control devices.
• Experience and training related to gas processing fundamentals, computers and related software, governmental rules, regulations and electrical codes, company policies and procedures, safe handling of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems, and Reliability Based Programs.
• Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals.
• Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders.
• Knowledge of the use and function of reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors, and applicable electronic and processing equipment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, electronics, tools, and control systems.
• Ability to apply arithmetic and algebraic formulas.
• Ability to communicate and exchange written and verbal information and instructions.
• Able to meet heavy physical demands, including lifting or moving objects and frequent standing and walking.
• Travel within an assigned area and as required to other locations.
• An applicable driver's license may be required if assigned a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate or adjust, and maintain measurement, analytical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, control, and automation equipment.
• Maintain equipment including calorimeters, gravitometers/densitometers, chromatographs, telemetering systems, moisture analyzers, ESD systems, electronic odorization systems, flow computers, pH and conductivity probes, instrumentation, meter tubes and orifice plates, satellite equipment, analytical equipment, SCADA systems and remote terminal units, DCS, PLC systems, Toshiba VFD drives, fire and gas protection systems, and HVAC systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing on compressors, engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution, including high voltage.
• Perform or observe measurement equipment witness tests.
• Install and maintain security and intrusion systems.
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
• Maintain, calculate, and prepare maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, material and supply orders, loop sheets, meter tube/orifice plate ratios, and orifice and positive meter flow rates and capacities.
• Perform DOT-covered pipeline operations, maintenance, or emergency response functions when applicable, and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED