Technician - I&E / Maintenance

Genesis Energy•Westlake, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves troubleshooting, installing, calibrating, and maintaining instrumentation and electrical systems within a plant facility. The technician will perform routine and preventative maintenance, conduct safety checks, and collaborate with engineers on system upgrades. Responsibilities also include general plant maintenance on various equipment and systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Proven work experience as an Instrument Technician or in a similar technical role is preferred
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, process control, and field instrumentation
Excellent mechanical skills
Electrician skills
Attention to detail and patience
Must demonstrate integrity, consistency and conscientiousness
Computer aptitude

Nice To Haves

Associate degree Instrumentation / Electrical Technology is preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot Instrumentation / electrical systems
Install new instruments and control systems, ensuring proper integration with existing equipment according to technical diagrams and specifications
Perform routine calibration and adjustment of instruments such as pressure gauges, flow meters, and temperature sensors to maintain accuracy
Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and repair electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to minimize downtime
Maintain detailed records of maintenance, calibration, and repair activities for compliance and operational review
Collaborate with engineers to modify or improve instrumentation systems for safety, quality, and efficiency
Conduct safety checks, functional tests, and adhere to all company and regulatory safety standards
Work with DeltaV
Bend and Install tubing for valves and instrumentation
Perform work in switchgears (MCC)
Wiring 460V 3-phase motor control circuits
Troubleshoot motor control systems
Install conduit & pull electrical wire
Inspect rotating equipment, tanks and piping systems; document inspections as required
Repair rotating equipment and vessels; repair/replace worn mechanical seals, piping and electrical systems
Perform weekly preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on equipment throughout the facility
Coordinate major repairs/outages with operations
Perform blinding, purging, electrical lock-out and other functions
Participate in all plant safety meetings; report any identified hazards, assist in mitigating any emergency situations
General plant maintenance on piping, valves, sumps, tanks, pumps, loading racks, electrical systems, VFD, fin fan cooler