I&E Technician

The role

You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment on natural gas pipelines, NGL pipelines and compressor stations. You will also lead I&E work on small capital projects and oversee third-party contractors.

What you will do

• Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment, including VFDs, switchgear, transformers, battery backup systems, pumps and motors
• Specify and procure equipment based on application requirements
• Perform loop checks and calibration of field instrumentation
• Maintain and troubleshoot circuits and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, compressors, drivers and auxiliary equipment
• Prepare equipment for maintenance, including electrical clearing and LOTO procedures per company policy
• Read and understand P&ID drawings, electrical and mechanical schematics and technical manuals
• Serve as I&E Lead on small capital projects and oversee third-party contractors
• Work with turbine technicians, automation specialists, operations and engineers on maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning
• Assist with instrumentation and electrical equipment training

Required qualifications

• General pipeline knowledge and working experience with medium voltage equipment up to 480 VAC
• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes
• Technical or Associate's degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent
• 2+ years in instrument control, automation and electrical maintenance or project commissioning in oil & gas
• Communication experience with cellular, satellite, Modbus and SCADA
• Valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• Maintain compliance with WWM's drug and alcohol program
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions, in tight spaces and at elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team and take direction from supervisors
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Knowledge of pipeline and terminal business processes and equipment, such as mainline motors and engines, flow measurement and tank level measurement
• Experience with PLC programming, such as Allen Bradley and Scadapack
• Experience with electrical voltages up to 4160 VAC
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Benefits

• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Other benefit offerings

Before you apply

• Must meet company insurability requirements and pass the drug and alcohol program

About the company

Whitewater Midstream (WWM) operates natural gas pipelines, NGL pipelines and compressor stations.