Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree, participation in apprenticeship program, or two (2) years of field experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math.
• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend electrical drawings, pipeline maps, other technical drawings/schematics, and technical operational manuals, and perform load studies and related calculations.
• Must know electrical code requirements and specifications associated with pipeline/facility operations as well as all applicable federal, state, and provincial government regulations.
• Must have familiarity with electrical theory and electrical skills and know basic requirements for wire/wiring and conduit installation; related training in HVAC and/or instrumentation is helpful.
• Must have experience or training with high voltage electrical systems and safety; should also have experience in substation and switchgear work.
• Should be trained in all types of protective devices associated with pipeline operations, including mechanical and solid-state protective relays, breakers, motor windings, RTDs, temperature transmitters and vibration sensors/recorders, and associated devices.
• Proficient at installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems.
• Proficient with basic AC/DC voltage measurement as well as capacitance and amperage testing.
• Proficiency in working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), flow computers, UPS system inverters, and back-up battery system maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of motor starters/capacitors, field tank gauges, transmitters, relay-controlled field devices, LACT units and associated timers and controls.
• Proficient in safe work practices and procedures (e.g., how to inspect and use fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and PPE; how to work safely at heights; how to use Stop Work Authority; how to access and use safety data sheet documentation).
• Understanding of pipeline and facility operations and controls, with basic knowledge of the respective area’s pipelines and facilities.
• Competent in line locating and the performance of basic crossings.
• Knowledge of pipeline measurement balances and standards.
• Must have basic computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc.
• Must be familiar with PHMSA and OSHA regulations.
• Must have an outstanding safety record.
• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.

Responsibilities

• Executes tasks with a moderate level of guidance and direction; works with little supervision on routine maintenance and projects.
• Schedules and performs inspections and maintenance of electrical equipment at substations, pump stations, valve & manifold sites, etc.
• Maintains equipment in accordance with the maintenance control system by creating service requests, sourcing parts for servicing, completing work orders, and retaining service records.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on DC and AC motors referencing vendor manuals guidelines and applicable codes and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations (e.g., poor contacts).
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on batteries, rectifiers, and inverters referencing vendor manual guidelines, and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
• Performs lockouts and isolations on company facilities.
• Tests and ensures correct operation of transmitter, safety, and protective devices.
• Tests and ensures correct operation of switchgear, substations equipment and technology, motors, valve operators/actuators and tank gauging equipment.
• Tests and ensures the correct operation of electrical control devices.
• Tests and maintains low voltage distribution panels.
• Performs any electrical or SCADA system repairs needed by Pipeline Control Center or Operations.
• Installs SCADA equipment, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Installs, programs, and troubleshoots various electronic metering devices (e.g., Omni Flow Computers, densitometers, Coriolis and Krohne meters).
• Installs conduit and associated wiring in accordance to engineered drawings.
• Inspects and repairs AC/DC equipment including emergency battery backup power devices.
• Services electrical valve actuators referencing vendor manual guidelines.
• Assists senior personnel with line location & operational functions (e.g., gauging, proving, meter ticketing, etc.).
• Participates in construction projects and planning, turnaround planning, installing, and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines.
• Participates in the maintenance and operating of stations, terminals, mainline, gathering systems, and associated equipment.
• Performs routine operations and maintenance functions as applicable.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for regulatory compliance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Complete safe work permits, near miss, and incident reports.
• Communicate problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed.
• Accountable to inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses.
• Responds to breakdown and emergency equipment failures.
• Responsible for minor purchases, basic cost tracking, and reporting.
• Ensures adequate material and inventory stock levels are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, participation in apprenticeship program, or two (2) years of field experience preferred.