Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation and midstream provider as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, where your skills will be vital in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across various facilities. This role offers a dynamic work environment where safety and teamwork are paramount. You'll engage in hands-on electrical maintenance, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. With a commitment to employee well-being and a competitive benefits program, this company values hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Top-tier Benefits Program

Safety Equipment Provided

Personal and Family Time Respect

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical degree or 2 years related field work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot main line station equipment and PLCs.
• Read and understand P&ID drawings and electrical schematics.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

SCADA Equipment Knowledge

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Technical Manual Comprehension

Basic NEC Code Knowledge

Electrical Test Equipment Familiarity

Haz-Mat Training

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or 2 Years Related Experience

Tools

Electrical Tools

Test Equipment (Meters, Meggers, Scopes)

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Cushing, OK

Job Type: Full time

Posted: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R0012240

Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing, and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage, and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets, and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Job Purpose/Summary:
This position will perform scheduled and non-scheduled electrical maintenance and repairs on company equipment in the field, tank farms, pump stations, control center, offices, and other company facilities. Position will require a working knowledge of electrical and SCADA equipment and will be subject to call outs for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining 4,160 Vac, 2,400 Vac, and 480 Vac main line station equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives, PLC’s, Motor Control Centers, Radio communications, multistage centrifugal pumps, and general station equipment.
• Read and understand P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics, and technical operational manuals.
• Perform documentation required by Plains and other regulating agencies as required.
• Work and communicate safely and effectively with field operations, fellow employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Subject to call outs, travel, and overtime for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response.
• Any other pipeline-related duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree or 2 years related field work experience.
• General pipeline knowledge and working experience with medium voltage equipment up through 4,160 Vac.
• State electrician license preferred along with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge and industrial electrical training.
• Know basic NEC code requirements and specs associated with pipeline operations as well as all applicable governmental regulations.
• Familiar with basic tools and electrical tools and familiar with different electrical test equipment associated with meters, meggers, and scopes.
• Able to read and comprehend technical operational manuals, do load studies, and related calculations.
• Ability to complete Haz-Mat training, safety programs, and meet minimum DOT qualifications and able to obtain any other Operator Qualifications as deemed necessary by the Operations Supervisor.
• Good oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interface with individuals inside and outside the company.
• Able to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Occasionally lifts or carries moderately heavy equipment or parts and positions them during maintenance activities. May have to work in confined spaces, working and stooping, kneeling, bending, and walking distances in all types of terrain.
• Frequently works in an open environment 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.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Fluent speaking & writing English required.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A Testing.

Our employees drive our success. At PAA hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy, and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About Us

At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and NGL transportation and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders.

Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team. These values include:

Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our operations and business in a manner that is safe for employees, contractors, and the environment.

Ethics and Integrity: In our dealings within and outside of the company, we do the right thing, obey the law, and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics, and integrity.

Accountability: In conducting our business, we are accountable to each other, our investors, our customers, and our other stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.

Respect and Fairness: We treat each other and our stakeholders fairly and with respect.