I&E technician is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting support for all instrumentation and electrical equipment associated with natural gas midstream facilities.
Description
• Maintain and service pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, as well as vibration monitoring systems on rotary screw and reciprocating compressors.
• Program, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs (Delta V, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider) and HMI systems used for plant automation and safety systems.
• Perform routine inspections and diagnostics on electrical components including motors, starters, MCCs, VFDs, and backup power systems.
• Perform loop checks, continuity tests, insulation resistance tests, and equipment grounding verification to ensure system reliability and safety.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring proper integration of control and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, tune, configure and install electronic I/P converters and positioners.
• Maintain, service, troubleshoot compressor and dehy panels and their systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain various VFD, PLC, RTU, and HMI, systems.
• Manages spare parts and materials inventory in an economic and prudent manner.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings, maintenance records, maintenance procedures, equipment drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on instrumentation design, loop checks, commissioning, and FAT/SAT processes.
• Ensure all work adheres to company standards, industry codes (ISA, IEC), and safety regulations, including documentation for MOC and maintenance records.
• Document maintenance activities and calibration data in compliance with regulatory and internal standards using EMaintenance.
• Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, and other applicable electrical codes, as well as facility-specific HSE policies and permit systems.
Requirements
• Safety-conscious
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with little supervision
• Perform call out duties for equipment and inspection request
• Competent computer skills, experience in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with relevant software for data logging and Inspection management systems.
• Communication Skills: Clear communication to convey problems to team members.
• Participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions
• Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the operations, engineers, foreman, superintendent and safety teams
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as an I&E technician or similar role
Physical Requirements
• Able to react to potentially dangerous situations quickly and appropriately.
• Able to stand, walk, lift to 50 lbs., bend, have visual acuity, hearing, and speaking.
• Able to climb 15-foot plus high ladders and stairwells.
• Able to work in hot and cold weather.
Additional Details
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must live within a 45-mile radius of operating area
• Good understanding of local geography preferred