Position Description

Primary purpose:

• Implements and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment, control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline, compressor stations, plant operations and measurement facilities.

  Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts various pneumatic, hydraulic, and medium/low voltage electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of analytical testing.
• Assist Corrosion and Engineering personnel with the evaluation / development / implementation / maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Required to take assessment testing for meeting level progression.
• Install, analyze and repair security/intrusion systems.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and company tariff requirements.
• Mentor with fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
• Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Job Level Commensurate with experience and skills

Minimum requirements :

 Education:

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years of equivalent skills (instrumentation, automation, electrical controls) and experience.

 Experience / specific knowledge:

• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge of electronic test instruments and equipment.

 Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets company insurability requirements.
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.
• Will be required to achieve and maintain operator qualifications and may be required to obtain certifications as required to perform specific job duties.

 Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must have a strong focus on job to complete all assigned work tasks in a safe and accident free manner.
• Basic computer skills (MS office, install software, adding drivers, etc.).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Must have ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate performance towards operational excellence.

 Physical demands:

• Position requires standing, walking and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 20 lbs., at time in awkward positions.
• May have to lift (from floor to waist) and carry up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the job you will be required to lift and carry, pull or push, reach, squat, kneel and/or climb ladders or stairs.
• Physical dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception, and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to performance the job safely.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use requiring grasp and twisting motions.
• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc.
• May periodically work in low-lit areas.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.

 Working conditions:

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required.
• Must wear PPE appropriate for job duty or task.
• Must be able to work after hours, on-call nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must live within a reasonable response time to reporting location as determined by local management.
• May be required to carry a company-provided communication device to respond both during working and non-working hours.

 Supervisory responsibility:

• None

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Intermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software).
• Associate degree in a technical field.
• Mechanical background or automotive certification.
• Knowledge of process controls and gas processing fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gasses and high/low pressure systems.

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