EDS Lineman

INEOS USA OIL & GAS LLC; Carrizo Springs (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS USA OIL & GAS LLC in Texas is seeking a dedicated EDS Lineman to maintain and repair a 25 kV overhead and underground power distribution system serving onshore oil and gas operations. The role involves leading crews, coordinating outages, and ensuring safety to meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing lines, operating bucket trucks and derricks, inspecting equipment, and responding to emergencies with prompt, safe repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience.
• Valid Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations.
• Physical ability to perform duties at heights and in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.
• Knowledge of equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and related machinery.
• Assist in supervision of construction/maintenance crews for 25 kV systems.
• Coordinate outage repairs and safe re-energizing.
• Regular inspections and maintenance of power lines and equipment for safety and performance.
• Identify, repair, or replace defective equipment and address unsafe conditions.
• Work with engineers to develop designs and material lists.
• Respond to emergency outages and perform repairs promptly and safely.
• Maintain records of work performed, materials used, and time tracking.
• Fill in for Lead Lineman when unavailable and be on call after hours/weekends.

Skills

Safety procedures

Read schematics/blueprints

Pole climbing

Equipment operation

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience

Journeyman Lineman certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Electrical diagnostic tools

Blueprint reading tools

Job description

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade

ONS-USD-N32

Who We Are

INEOS Energy INEOS Energy is the energy division of INEOS, we produce and trade oil, gas, power, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. Operating across the Danish and UK North Sea with offshore oil & gas assets and onshore assets in South Texas, US. This is supported by our investments and projects in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. The key focus for the US Onshore business is to acquire, explore and develop properties to produce natural gas, oil and NGL from underground reservoirs safely and efficiently. Key operated assets are in the Eagle Ford shale basin in South Texas. With over 2,000 well producing net 36kBOE per day. Owning and operating producing US onshore assets is part of INEOS Energy’s strategy to build a global integrated portfolio, fit for the energy transition, offering high-quality energy solutions to its customers.

About the job

Job Title: EDS Lineman

Summary of Position

We are seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the maintaining and repairing of a 25 kV overhead and underground power line system used to supply power to Oil and Gas Operations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.
• Knowledge of equipment use such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other related machinery.
• Assist in the supervision of construction/maintenance crews for 25 kV overhead and underground power line systems.
• Coordinate outage repairs and processing for safe and reliable re-energizing.
• Regular inspections and maintenance of power lines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Patrols lines and identifies, repairs, and or replaces defective equipment, and corrects any unsafe conditions.
• Working closely with other utility workers, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and safely.
• Work with Electrical Engineers to develop designs and material lists for new and expanding electrical distribution system projects.
• Respond to emergency outages and perform necessary repairs promptly and safely.
• Ensure all work complies with national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time tracking.
• Fill in for Lead Lineman during their days off and PTO.
• Perform physical tasks such as climbing power poles as required.
• Required to be on call and available for after hours, holidays, and weekend work hours when needed.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent experience.
• Valid Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in using electrical tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including working at heights and in various weather conditions.
• Trained in pole climbing, pole top rescue, ability to work repairs from climbing.

Additional Requirements

EDS spans from Big Wells to Tilden. Must live within 80 mile radius.

Company Culture

INEOS is a world class chemical company whose products touch every aspect of modern day life. Our company is comprised of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also have interests in consumer brands and sports on a global level. Safety is our number one core value. We also take pride in our culture of diversity, inclusion, sustainability and giving to the communities in which we live.

To learn more about our company and the story of our heritage, go to www.ineos.com.