Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician

Shell•Port Allen, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides instrument and electrical technical support to construction, plant facilities and field operations. The position will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on control systems and other equipment. Additionally, this position will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems such as PLCs or DCS and other similar equipment.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
High school diploma or GED
5 Years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance setting
NFPA 70E Certification
Electrical and Instrument NCCER certification or Electrical/ Instrument degree
Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and SAP
Able to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

Install, diagnose, and maintain instrument and electrical equipment components with all job duties and responsibilities executed in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements.
Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software
Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process or safety controls
Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID’s
Participate in call out/on call requirements
Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives
Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas turbine or skid unit control systems)
Provide work direction, oversight, and inspect other work provided by third party contractors
Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified employees
Provide accurate written and electronic reporting
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)
Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders. Orders include utilizing diagnostic apparatus to perform testing for the purpose of repairing, replacing or calibrating plant equipment
Select, install, and operate measurement devices such as portable gas detectors, pH analyzer, chiller, valves, and transmitters for level, pressure, temperature, and flow
Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Follows lockout, tag-out procedures, checks for documentation of entry permit and checks to make sure lines are closed and locked
Inspect worksite to determine presence/root cause of obstruction or change in operational capabilities. May involve dismantling of equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves)
Communicate findings to supervisor and production supervisor as needed secondary to the nature of the problem, and the urgency of the repair to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with unit operations. Generally communicate problem is fixed or repair is completed
Assess the failed equipment, order replacement parts, and assemble the equipment with the new parts
Test/inspect/calibrate vent pressure, chiller, various analyzers, leak testing, etc. This includes safety harness, respirator, high voltage gloves, and goggles monthly inspections
Perform research to identify availability of new technology to improve equipment efficiency and reliability. Communicates with vendors to view product, literature, and studies
Follows diagnosis of electrical layout, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender
Pull wiring through conduit. Splice wires by twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps
Connect wiring to equipment such as lighting, motors, and instrumentation using hand tools
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels. Connect power cables to equipment such as electric motor and install grounding leads.
Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, and/or megger
Complete all regulatory and company mandated training to comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements and policies