Technician, I & E
EPCO Corporate
Grand Cane, LA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Blueprints, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Content Development, Control Systems, Crude Oil, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Fast Food, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Motor Control Systems, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Negotiation Skills, Petrochemicals, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Safety Equipment, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Grand Cane, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
- Participate in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
- Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with gas recips, generators, process plants, dehydration, control and pump stations.
- Run conduit, pull wire, change motors and maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls.
- Maintain, modify and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs.
- Maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration, and temperature monitors).
- The ability to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings.
- Interpret plant electrical diagrams.
- Update electrical drawings.
- Install, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc.
- Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
- Provide training and technical support.
- Must facilitate the proper maintenance of a Company vehicle.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred.
- Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
- The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required.
- Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiarity with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC is required.
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
- A minimum of 5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience is required, preferably in a energy related industry.
- Within a reasonable timeframe the employee must successfully attain the Enterpirse Electrical code level 3B certification (Maintenance on 50-5kv, measuring voltages / troubleshooting / repairs / coordination with Power Company, rack in/rack out switch gears).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required.
- The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
- Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
- The ability to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
- The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
- Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
- The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
- Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
- Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
- Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
- Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
- May work in confined spaces (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
- Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot lbs. of torque.
- Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
- Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
- The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.
- Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.
- The ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time is required.
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