Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Location:
Carlsbad, NM

Summary:
Individual will provide instrument and electrical technical support to construction, engineering, future asset build outs, and field operations.  The position will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on control systems, natural gas compression or pump stations, SCADA, LACT skids and other equipment contained within oil, gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Additionally, this position will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems such as PLCs or DCS and other similar equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

  • Install, diagnose, and maintain SCADA systems, plant, pipeline, and compressor instrument and electrical equipment components with all job duties and responsibilities executed in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements

  • Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software

  • Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process safety controls

  • Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID’s

  • Test, calibrate, and document plant and compressor station control and safety devices per DOT 192, DOT 193, DOT 195 or applicable PSM 1910 requirements and ensure frequencies of required preventative maintenance task are kept current

  • Participate in call out/on call requirements

  • Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives

  • Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas turbine or skid unit control systems)

  • Maintain maintenance records, service reports, and other various required documents

  • Provide work direction, oversight, and inspect other work provided by third party contractors

  • Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified employees

  • Provide accurate written and electronic reporting

  • Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

  • Work independently with minimal supervision

  • Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and co-workers

Required Education:

  • High school diploma or GED

Required Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience is required

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record

  • Ability to maintain motor controls, relay logic, RTU's, I&E associated end-devices

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Outlook and Word

  • Experience using software to troubleshoot, design, or configure control solutions specific to In Touch Wonderware or Factory Talk, Allen Bradley RSLogix, or Delta V

  • Extensive knowledge of DOT 192  DOT 193, and DOT 195, as it pertains to required testing and documentation for plants, compressor stations, pipelines, and/or facilities as required

  • Demonstrated understanding of the National Electric Code and OSHA 1910 as it relates to electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • State Electrical License

  • Associates Degree in Instrumentation

  • Related software and system certifications (i.e., Factory Talk, Delta V, Wonderware, etc.)

Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions

  • Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet.  Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance

  • Working conditions may include confined spaces

  • Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after work hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays

  • Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment

  • Reliable attendance at work

  • Occasional overnight travel may be required

Benefits:

  • Company pays for 100% of medical, vision & dental insurance

  • 401K contribution match

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