Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical - CPX

Summary

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical located in Sulphur, LA.

General Description:

The Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical will report to the Operations Manager. The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and instrumentation equipment that support safe and reliable facility and pipeline operations. This role ensures operational uptime while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in commissioning activities
• Assist with the CMMS build out
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems up to 480V (motors, MCCs, breakers, transformers)
• Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation including pressure, flow, temperature, and level devices
• Calibrate transmitters, control valves, and analytical equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and control systems
• Troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA interfaces
• Interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
• Support startup, commissioning, and shutdown activities
• Maintain documentation, work orders, and compliance records
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards
• Participate in emergency response and after-hours call-outs as required
• Functions as Maintenance SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Electrical systems
• Understand maintenance work scope and applicable Operations and Maintenance processes and procedures
• Understand the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance electrical work according to VG Pipeline HSSE process, procedures, standards and regulations
• Provide tracking, status reporting, and project progress updates to project management
• Responsible for population of Load Sheets associated with the workstream.
• Functions as interface between Maintenance, Engineering and other VG departments
• Coordinate identification of local suppliers for spare data/pricing information
• Travel including nights and weekends, as needed
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Technical degree in Electrical, or applicable nationally recognized standard Certification. (i.e. NCCER / NICET).
• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V
• Experience with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
• Valid driver's license

Experience:

• Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred
• Understanding of project development and delivery
• Experience in natural gas and/or midstream operations
• Strong knowledge of electrical industrial standards and regulations
• Applied knowledge of electrical and controls such as medium and low voltage generators, motors, switchgear, motor control centers, cathodic protection, motor operated valves, lighting
• Knowledge with CMMS systems work management process (Work order process)
• SAP experience is preferred
• Interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with MOC, PSSR, HAZID/HAZOP
• Periodic travel to project sites and consultant offices
• TWIC holder or ability to obtain TWIC
• Journeyman Electrician preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Must be able to respond to an emergency at the station within 60 minutes

Skills:

• Must possess valid driver's license and meet 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
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are required
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies
• Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Strategic planning & operational excellence.
• Commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing per 49 CFR Part 40