CO2 Pipeline Electrical & Control Technician

Tallgrass; Fairmont (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to implement and maintain electrical power circuits and automatic control systems across pipelines and facilities. You will work on pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and PLC systems, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure reliability.

The role requires reading electrical diagrams, using test instruments, and adhering to National Electric Codes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited institution in a technical field or related discipline.
• Understand and operate electronic test instruments.
• Excellent record of safe work practices.
• Working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Working knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope).
• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes.
• Ability to estimate installation, operating and maintenance expenses associated with electrical and control systems.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to electrical and control integrity including design, installation, inspection, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and adjust various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Perform advanced engine/compressor/pump analytical testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement changes as a result of the analytical testing.
• Evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, maintenance, janitorial, and housekeeping duties of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and tariff requirements.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Oversee the construction, maintenance and/or work activities performed by third parties.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Must communicate clearly using high level verbal and listening skills.
• Maintain a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Consistently deliver high performance results to meet high expectations
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Will maintain Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by Management.
• Maintain a high regard for the safety of personnel, company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Skills

Electrical test instruments

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Electrical measurement tools

Electrical codes knowledge

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tallgrass is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to implement and maintain electrical power circuits and automatic control systems across pipelines and facilities. You will work on pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and PLC systems, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure reliability.

The role requires reading electrical diagrams, using test instruments, and adhering to National Electric Codes.