Instrumentation & Electrical Technician Supervisor

CHS, Inc.•Laurel, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Pipelines & Terminals division in Laurel, MT. We are seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician Supervisor to lead electrical, instrumentation, and field control system support for pipeline and terminal operations. This role is responsible for supervising I&E technicians, supporting safe and compliant operations, and partnering with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to maintain and improve system reliability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation and electrical systems

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or master electrician license
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
10+ years of industrial instrumentation and electrical experience, or 5+ years with a relevant technical degree
Petroleum industry experience
Understanding of process control system architecture, including security, functionality, and performance requirements
Experience with capital project design, cost estimation, scheduling, construction management, and cost control
2+ years of leadership or personnel management experience
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, calibration tools, and electrical testing equipment
Working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems, process controls, pumps, hydraulics, and cathodic protection
HAZWOPER certification

Responsibilities

Lead and support safe, reliable, and compliant pipeline and terminal operations
Supervise and provide technical guidance to field I&E technicians, including work prioritization and communication of job progress
Oversee and perform maintenance of field instrumentation, control devices, and electrical power systems
Coordinate maintenance activities with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
Help verify that new and existing electrical systems meet applicable code requirements in coordination with the P&T Electrical Engineer
Partners with engineering on capital projects, including scope development, cost estimation, implementation, cutover, startup, and management of change activities
Support operations and maintenance on project planning, budgeting, installation, and startup of I&E-related work
Develop and maintain I&E related maintenance, inspection, and training procedures
Collaborate with controls and SCADA engineering to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems
Use electrical monitoring equipment, calibration devices, testing equipment, and computer-based tools to support maintenance and troubleshooting
Provide on-call or after-hours operational support as needed to maintain facility reliability.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Participate in safety reviews, training, emergency response, and pipeline safety/811 awareness activities as needed
Wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators
Ability to work extended hours as required to meet business needs, including emergency response.
Perform other duties as assigned