Instrument Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems
• Install and commission control systems and plant equipment
• Diagnose issues across PLCs, VFDs, and turbine control systems
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Support plant outages and continuous improvement efforts
• Partner with team members and contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations
• What You Bring (Required)
• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology OR Journeyman-level experience (5+ years)
• Hands-on experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and one-lines
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and control systems
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience safely using electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters, etc.)
• Technical Requirements
• Electrical:
• Motor control troubleshooting and schematic reading
• Experience with transformers, grounding systems, and ≤5kV switchgear
• Knowledge of arc flash safety and high-voltage PPE
• VFD diagnostics and maintenance
• Instrumentation:
• Experience with pressure, flow, level, and temperature devices
• Knowledge of control valves, actuators, and control loops
• Analyzers (preferred but valuable):
• Familiarity with gas analyzers (O₂, H₂, GC, moisture, pH)
• Basic understanding of sample conditioning systems
• Work Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces
• Comfortable working in hot/cold outdoor environments
• Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Availability for outage schedules (including extended 12-hour shifts)
• Ability to respond to plant and emergency situations

Requirements

• Power generation or turbine experience (industrial or military)
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens (e.g., Studio 5000), or similar systems
• HMI experience
• The starting pay is $35.28/hour ; with opportunity to rise after successful completion of required trainings and certifications.
• Why Join Our Team?
• At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others!
• We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
• Travel Requirement
• Negligible travel should be expected with this role
• Relocation Assistance:
• This role is not eligible for relocation
• Remote Type:
• This position is not available for remote working
• Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general
• Legal Disclaimer:
• If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Benefits

Additional Information

Entity: Production & Operations Job Family Group: Operations Group Job Description: At Whiting Clean Energy, you'll work at a 525 MW facility where a small, collaborative team delivers big impact. With ~30 employees and strong contractor support, we offer a hands-on environment where safety, teamwork, and technical excellence come first.

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