Electrical & Instrumentation Tech: PLCs & Controls

Plains; Fort Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Plains is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our Fort Laramie, WY operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment including instrumentation, MCCs, motors, switchgear, VFDs, MOVs, HVAC systems, and related components.

You will install, program, and commission PLCs, controls, and HMIs; calibrate instrumentation, develop lockouts, and execute preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance with Plains’ policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Electrician License; EIT and/or CCST are strong assets.
• Experience in gas plants, refineries, pipelines, or oilfield environments preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to callouts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment including instrumentation, MCCs, motors, switchgear, VFDs, MOVs, HVAC systems, and related components.
• Install, program, and commission PLCs, communication systems, and HMIs.
• Inspect, test, and calibrate instrumentation and control systems to ensure reliability.
• Provide electrical support for operations and projects, including technical input and scope development.
• Develop and execute equipment lockouts and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Complete required documentation such as work orders, calibration sheets, material requests, and drawing updates.
• Consult manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to develop maintenance and testing procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, complete mandatory training, and uphold Plains’ safety culture.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support emergency response and maintenance needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician License

Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist (EIT) and/or ISA CCST

Tools

Maintenance management systems

MS Office

Job description

Plains is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our Fort Laramie, WY operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment including instrumentation, MCCs, motors, switchgear, VFDs, MOVs, HVAC systems, and related components.

You will install, program, and commission PLCs, controls, and HMIs; calibrate instrumentation, develop lockouts, and execute preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance with Plains’ policies.