Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

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Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. The E&I Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support to Plains assets through the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of designated equipment and systems. They are responsible for performing scheduled and non-scheduled work tasks in the field at tank farms, pump stations, facilities, Control Centers, and facilities, as well as office locations. This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment. This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response. Job Responsibilities: Works independently; receives minimal guidance, usually determines own work priorities. 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferably will have completed either 2nd or 3rd year of a related trades apprenticeship program. Minimum 4-5 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 c

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