Instrument/Electrical Technician

Valero Energy • Texas City, TX

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About The Position

The Instrument/Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and instrumentation within a refinery setting. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, installing new equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The technician will work with various control systems and electrical components, demonstrating a strong understanding of electrical principles and instrumentation math.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial Instrumentation/Electrical experience required.
• Associate degree or technical degree in an electrical or instrumentation field preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Allen Bradley PLC, Honeywell or Foxboro DCS, and power distribution preferred.
• Ability to work on-site and in-person is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced instrumentation math and measurement variables.
• Familiarity with flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and instrumentation control loops.
• Installs new field equipment tie-ins to the existing DCS system.
• Reads schematics, loop drawings, and one-line drawings to troubleshoot motor control circuits.
• Ensures compliance with safety guidelines and procedures during all work activities.
• Records all preventative maintenance and repairs completed on equipment.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment according to safety procedures and electrical codes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of grounding, shielding, and electrical wiring systems.
• Uses test equipment and alignment tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Maintains and troubleshoots various types of instrumentation and control systems.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for personal growth
• Caring and committed culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED