Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II
Plains
Karnes, USA, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Nov 03, 2025
Full-time
Compensation
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About the role
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II
Responsibilities
- Performance of all Junior E&I Technician responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.
- Conducts required instrumentation / preventive maintenance tasks on centrifugal / positive displacement compressors referencing vendor manual guidelines.
- Maintains calibration equipment and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
- Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on control devices (e.g., flow, temperature, pressure, level) referencing vendor manuals.
- Resolves control loop abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
- Services control valves and regulators.
- Maintains safety and process monitoring systems and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
- Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on switchgear and transformers.
- Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on DC and AC generators referencing vendor manuals guidelines and applicable codes.
- Completes meter inspections using the meter inspection checklist.
- Uses meter proving factors to ensure accuracy of meters.
- Controls all required meter documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts preventative maintenance and resolves abnormal conditions on all custody transfer equipment (e.g., Lease Automatic Custody Transfer Unit).
- Maintains applicable rail dock terminal measurement systems.
- Inspects and maintains cathodic protection systems.
- Conducts required instrumentation preventative maintenance tasks on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines; confirms operation of control devices and vibration equipment.
- Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on all control valve types referencing vendor manual guidelines, company guidelines and applicable codes.
- Services hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators and resolves abnormal conditions (e.g., contaminated oil, wear, seal leakage) referencing vendor manual guidelines.
- Completes facility safety checks, notes and reports abnormal conditions, and troubleshoots if necessary.
- Responsible for communicating problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.
- Responsible for ensuring that safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed.
- Performs routine operations and maintenance functions as applicable.
- Participates in non-regular maintenance work.
- Participates in responding to emergency situations and repairs.
- Responsible for assisting in the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program; preventative, predictive and corrective, organizing, modifying, recording, and updating PMs as assigned.
- Participates in construction projects and planning, turnaround planning, installing and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines.
- Interacts and directs contractors as required.
- Responsible for responding to all applicable breakdown and emergency equipment failures.
- Responds to emergency events and initiates spill response as appropriate.
- Assists with other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferably will have completed either 2nd or 3rd year of a related trades apprenticeship program.
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience at the prior level.
- 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.
- Able to work independently, receiving minimal guidance or direct supervision for executing routine tasks; capable of determining own work priorities.
- Proficient in safe work practices and procedures (e.g., how to identify site-specific PPE, perform confined space entry, report incidents, describe site specific hazards (e.g., asbestos, benzene, silica, nitrogen, heat and cold stress, noise, radiation), and safely handle materials at the work site).
- Must have basic computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc.
- Must have an outstanding safety record.
- Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required 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.
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Health insurance
- Flight privileges
About the Company
Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Karnes, USA, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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