Electrical Controls Technician II

Spectraforce Technologies; White Castle (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks an Electrical Controls Technician II for a direct-hire position in White Castle, LA. You will maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and networks, ensuring safe operation and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and hands-on training or apprenticeship, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team with emergency repair readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and typically 2+ years of relevant training/experience.
• Enrollment in a two-year technical school program or apprenticeship at 2nd-4th level.
• Completion of Certified Trades or technical school program but not Fully Qualified for client competencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, instrumentation and controls systems including PLCs, HMIs, and networks.
• Operate and maintain turbine/compressor package units and related equipment.
• Plan work, assist budgeting and ensure safety procedures NFPA 70 NEC compliance.
• Manage Maximo workflows: parts, contracts, work orders, procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Technical school program enrollment

Certified trades/technical program

Tools

Maximo

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Electrical Controls Technician II

Direct Hire

Location: White Castle, Louisiana

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls.
• Maintain electrical systems and equipment (such as switchgear, motors, generators, pumps and fans).
• Maintain DC electrical systems and equipment (such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers and inverters).
• Maintain station and unit level electrical control systems and their components (such as PLCs, HMIs and control networks).
• Maintain station and unit level electrical control system end devices (such as motor controls, pressure transmitters, pressure switches, temperature sensors, limit switches, solenoids and actuators).
• Maintain safety systems and their components (such as ESD panels, gas detectors, flame detectors and manual activation switches).
• Direct other qualified employees in the performance of routine electrical controls-related activities.
• Assist in planning work and giving budget related information as required, consistent with the annual budgeting process.
• Responsible to work within Company's low voltage electrical safety work practices.
• Perform emergency repairs.

Measurement Function

• Independently operate, calibrate and maintain gas chromatograph equipment and flow meters.
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot transmitters, analyzers.
• Conduct ultrasonic metering inspections.
• Use of flow computer systems to view data, alarms, and perform transmitter calibrations.

General

• Provide Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Turbine/Compressor package unit, which including start, stop, load adjustment, alarm & operation variables monitoring, and initial response as required.
• Operate and maintain assigned compressor station (if applicable), pipeline and right-of-way as well as mainline block valve sites, including surrounding grounds.
• Perform work in compliance with Company policies/procedures as well as external regulatory bodies, such as the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through adherence to NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.
• Responsible for recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions including accident and near miss reporting as well as emergency response involvement at all levels. Safe work permitting and contract management during maintenance activities.
• Manage of workflow Maximo which includes identifying, planning, procurement of parts and warehouse issue, securing contract services as required, execution of tasks, completion of work orders and purchase orders as required.
• Planning of area maintenance schedules, work backlog management, budget control, involvement in environment, safety and technical optimization initiatives and teams as well as the individual management of all required training, including regulatory and technical.
• Smaller project duties can also include gathering of all vital information and costs associated with estimating a project, Work Based Structure (WBS) and work order preparation, selection of contractor, ensuring permitting is acquired as vital and final completion of project and all associated reports. Also ensuring that all work is done according to company and regulatory procedures.
• Follow and adhere to Company business and operational processes, procedures and practices.
• Cultivate high standards of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental stewardship. Model safe behavior based on safety principles.

You Have

• High School Diploma and typically 2+ years of directly relevant training and experience.
• Enrolled in a two-year technical school program or apprenticeship program at the 2nd, 3rd or 4th level.
• Completion of Certified Trades or technical school program and has not achieved the Fully Qualified level for Client specific technical or behavioral competencies.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills.

You Are

• Competent using equipment applicable to the maintenance of control systems.
• Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment that includes shared responsibilities, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, support team and company objectives, and a willingness to work in all areas required by the team.
• Fully competent and current with all Health, Safety and Environment standards and training Proficiency using a computer (i.e., Microsoft Office products).
• Familiar with Emergency Response Planning.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specifically operations with high pressure gas transmission and inspections and/or commissioning preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of gas measurement, analyzers, meters, and compressor station operations would be an asset.
• Previous experience with PLC's and SCADA systems will be an asset.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform physically demanding activities in all types of weather conditions.
• Residency Requirement: Must reside within 30 Miles of the assigned reporting location.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, shift, be on call (evenings and weekends)and standby, and travel overnight as required.
• Available for emergency call 24 hours a day.
• Travel beyond a set geography is required occasionally.
• Overnight travel of 10-25 days per year required.
• Work often required in high noise level areas and areas where vapors may be present.

Physical Requirements

• Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 25 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects up to 25 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

International relocation assistance is not offered for this role.