I&E Technician

Energy Transfer•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The I&E Technician provides instrument and electrical technical support to construction, plant facilities, and field operations. The role repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and performs predictive and preventive maintenance on control systems, pump stations, SCADA, and other equipment at liquid facilities and along pipelines. It also includes inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining process control systems such as PLCs and DCS equipment. The technician performs maintenance on control, measurement, laboratory, instrumentation, and electrical equipment; may program and troubleshoot Omni flow computers and terminal data acquisition equipment; and maintains terminal assets. The role requires interpreting manuals, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, electrical and pneumatic schematics, P&IDs, and loop sheets; testing, calibrating, and documenting control and safety devices; keeping required preventive maintenance current; complying with safety policies and government regulations; and performing lockout/tagout procedures. The position may require emergency response participation, after-hours call-outs, travel, and vacation relief coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of electrical repair experience in petroleum or chemical storage facilities, refineries, or chemical manufacturing plants, including maintenance and repair of instrument systems such as DCS/PLC/SCADA, gas detection, process analyzers, control valves, pressure/flow measurement, and vibration equipment.
At least 5 years of experience maintaining motor controls, relay logic, RTUs, fiber optics, and associated end-devices.
Valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
Ability to read equipment manuals, specification sheets, P&IDs, and loop sheets.
Understanding of national electrical codes.
Demonstrated 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 posting specifies sitting or standing for 50%25 of the time.
Ability to work in conditions that may include confined spaces, industrial settings, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Availability for occasional overnight travel and call-outs after hours, at night, on weekends, and on holidays.

Responsibilities

Repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventive maintenance on control systems, pump stations, SCADA, and other liquid facility and pipeline equipment.
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 required safety devices, and manipulate facility valves and piping to achieve the desired operating status.
Assist other technicians with maintenance and repair duties.
Perform preventive maintenance and replace electrical equipment and accessories.
Maintain all terminal assets and undertake assignments as directed by management.
Complete work in compliance with company procedures and government regulations, including DOT, USCG, and EPA requirements.
Perform DOT-required equipment inspection, repair, and replacement duties.
Maintain proper records and test, calibrate, and document control and safety devices as required.
Perform energy-isolation lockout/tagout procedures.
Participate in emergency response activities as necessary and respond to operational issues and emergencies after hours when called.
Provide vacation relief coverage as needed.