Systems Technician

Energy Transfer•Sinking Spring, PA

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About The Position

The Systems Technician services, upgrades, maintains, and tests telephone equipment; data and voice-grade telephone circuits and equipment; VHF mobile and base communications systems; microwave communications systems; personal computers, printers, CRTs, and computer networking devices. The role also provides backup technical support and project services for SCADA RTUs, PLCs, and other electronic monitoring and control equipment. This position is part of the Montello Technical Group. The technician performs preventive maintenance, installations, overhauls, reconditioning, troubleshooting, and repairs; documents and reports work status; maintains drawings and specifications; and keeps spare parts available to minimize communications interruptions. The position may involve working independently or coordinating with other technicians, overseeing contract employees, assisting other trades, and responding to emergency call-outs across pipeline facilities. The technician must follow applicable safety practices and regulations, keep current with industry standards and changing technologies, and maintain a valid state driver’s license and obtain a federal TWIC card. Work may take place at industrial or manufacturing facilities and involve adverse weather, cramped spaces, chemicals and other materials, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, and use of personal protective equipment. The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequent driving, walking, and standing, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least an associate degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent instrument experience.
Familiarity with basic satellite functions for data transmission and normal telecommunications equipment.
Ability to investigate and diagnose equipment problems and make repairs or adjustments to restore operation.
Ability to use test equipment, measuring devices, standard hand tools, power tools, digital voltmeters, and network cabling, crimping, and testing equipment.
Ability to perform routine maintenance, overhauls, greenfield installations, and reconditioning of electronic and communications equipment, including RTUs, controllers, UPSs, PLCs, routers, switches, antennas, radios, camera systems, regulated power supplies, and 24VDC and 120VAC systems.
Comfort working inside communication boxes and around low-voltage electrical panels using electronic tools and test equipment.
Good working knowledge of Windows PC operating systems, Microsoft Suite, and IP networking.
Ability to use and operate pertinent safety equipment, including hard hats and safety glasses.
Ability to interpret, install, and troubleshoot IT equipment and configure new equipment to communicate with the SCADA network.
Ability to perform routine facility safety testing and complete related documentation.
Ability to coordinate work with other technicians and, when requested, inspect or oversee contract employees.
Good attitude and patience.
Valid driver’s license for the state of residence.
Ability to obtain a Federal Government-issued TWIC card.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned preventive maintenance and installation work.
Carry out periodic and emergency equipment overhauls and reconditioning.
Provide verbal and written reports on work status and assist in planning individual jobs and maintenance programs.
Review major and time-consuming repairs with supervision.
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow company practices, applicable codes, engineering drawings, and safety regulations.
Investigate and diagnose reported problems and repair or adjust equipment and facilities to restore proper operation.
Use test equipment, measuring devices, hand tools, and power tools to test and troubleshoot systems.
Direct and coordinate restoration of telephone-company circuit outages to minimize downtime.
Recommend equipment and maintenance improvements, and coordinate changes to installation or maintenance procedures with the appropriate supervisor.
Respond to 24-hour emergency call-outs to restore pipeline facility operations and coordinate with other technicians as needed.
Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications; maintain company and vendor files; and prepare as-built documentation and sketches.
Maintain spare-parts inventory and order parts and repair materials as needed.
Perform routine maintenance, overhauls, greenfield installations, and reconditioning of communications, control, and electronic equipment, including RTUs, controllers, UPSs, PLCs, routers, switches, antennas, radios, camera systems, and regulated power supplies.
Work inside communication boxes and around low-voltage electrical panels to troubleshoot control and supervisory equipment.
Interpret, install, configure, and troubleshoot IT equipment, including equipment connected to the SCADA network.
Perform routine facility safety testing and document safety checks using appropriate tools.
Inspect or oversee contract employees performing electronic equipment installation or maintenance when requested.
Assist technicians in other disciplines with routine maintenance, repair, and installation; perform minor repairs outside instrumentation when required and inform supervision.
Maintain safe and healthful working conditions, comply with industry safety standards, and stay current with regulations and changing technologies.