About the job
Position Description:
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician will play a vital role in providing operational support, troubleshooting, and process optimization for natural gas and NGL pipelines, along with associated compressor stations. This position is essential in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our energy operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of instrumentation and electrical equipment, including VFDs, switchgear, transformers, power supply battery backup systems, pumps, motors, and various instrumentation.
- Specify and procure equipment according to application requirements concerning power supply, flow, temperature, pressure, area classification, etc.
- Conduct loop checks and calibration of field instrumentation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC.
- Execute preventative maintenance checks on equipment, including pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance by electrically clearing motors and switchgear, adhering to LOTO procedures per company policies.
- Interpret P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics, and technical operational manuals.
- Act as the I&E Lead on small capital projects, overseeing work performed by third-party contractors.
- Collaborate effectively with Turbine Technicians, Automation Control Specialists, Operations, Engineers, and others to conduct maintenance and repair activities, as well as installation and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.
- Assist in training related to instrumentation and electrical equipment.
- Comply with safety and environmental practices in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Participate in safety trainings, maintain required certifications, exemplify high safety standards, and assist in regulatory inspections.
- Contribute to the development of O&M Procedures, Site-Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
- Occasional travel, including overnight visits, to other compressor locations may be required.
