Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
About The Position
Utilizing extensive knowledge of field operations and a strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and automation, this position will be responsible for testing of safety devices, maintaining records and performing troubleshooting and repairs. The role involves plant-wide testing of instrumentation, pressures, levels, and control systems, as well as assisting engineering with projects and system upgrades. A key aspect of the role is performing preventive maintenance on all plant instrumentation (electronic, pneumatic) and calibrating/maintaining safety devices related to oil and gas measurement, pressures, levels, and temperatures. The technician will also configure PLC ladder logic and interface with various plant departments to troubleshoot process upsets.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 8 or more year’s related experience in the oil field preferred.
- Must be able to take a lead role in planning and setting up job plans in major maintenance projects.
- PC Computer literate.
- Education and experience always ongoing in the field and classroom as an instrument and electrical technician.
- Distributive Control Systems. P.L.C. Control Systems. Hardware and Software Control Systems.
- Instrumentation / Electrical / Pneumatic, and Automation Control Systems.
- Knowledge of running stainless steel tubing.
- Able to read and understand electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and P&ID’s.
- Interface with County (APCD) inspectors.
- H-2-S Training / C-P-R Training / Hazmat training / Emergency response.
- Training in Fisher Rosemount Systems / / Allen Bradley PLC Control systems, Honeywell, Modicon and Siemens PLC controls.
- Training in Turbine and compressor control systems.
- Understanding of power generation and distribution systems.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Current California State Certified Journeyman Electrician Certification.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize job assignments.
- Plant wide testing of all instrumentation, pressures, levels, and control systems.
- Anticipate and resolve problems.
- A.P.C.D. testing.
- Assist engineering with projects and system upgrades.
- Do preventive maintenance PM’s for all plant instrumentation (electronic, pneumatic).
- Order and maintain an adequate parts inventory.
- Calibrate and maintain safety devices pertaining to oil and gas measurement, pressures, levels and temperatures etc.
- Read and be able to interpret P&ID’s, & Pneumatic, Electrical and Mechanical equipment engineering drawings.
- Configured PLC ladder logic Honeywell and Allen Bradley relay logic.
- Interface with all plant departments including operations, SCADA, electricians, mechanics and engineering staff.
- Troubleshoot process upsets on all associated plant equipment.
- May train and assist less experienced technicians as needed.
- May perform other job-related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
