Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

plains; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains is seeking a Junior E&I Technician to provide electrical and instrumentation support across field assets such as tank farms, pump stations, and control centers. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment, working under supervision with potential direction from certified tradespeople in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

This field-based role includes working outdoors in extreme heat or cold and requires good communication, teamwork, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or 2 years field experience preferred.
• Read and comprehend electrical drawings; basic math skills required.
• Ability to speak, read and write English; team-oriented communicator.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and maintenance of electrical equipment at substations and pump stations.
• Maintains service records, creates work orders and tracks parts.
• Tests transmitter, safety and protective devices for proper operation.
• Installs SCADA, DCS, HMI and PLC equipment and related wiring.
• Assists senior personnel with field operations and line location tasks.
• Completes regulatory paperwork, permits, near-miss and incident reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical drawings

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or apprenticeship

2 years field experience (preferred)

Tools

SCADA

DCS

HMI

PLCs

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

The Junior E&I Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support to Plains assets through the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of designated equipment and systems. They are responsible for performing scheduled and non-scheduled work tasks in the field at tank farms, pump stations, facilities, Control Centers, and facilities, as well as office locations. They may receive direction from certified trades people such as Electricians, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Instrumentation Specialists, Insulation Specialists, Machinists, Millwrights, Steamfitters, Tinsmiths, and Welders, and may works under some direct supervision.

This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments 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. This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Executes tasks with a moderate level of guidance and direction; works with little supervision on routine maintenance and projects.
• Schedules and performs inspections and maintenance of electrical equipment at substations, pump stations, valve & manifold sites, etc.
• Maintains equipment in accordance with the maintenance control system by creating service requests, sourcing parts for servicing, completing work orders, and retaining service records.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on DC and AC motors referencing vendor manuals guidelines and applicable codes and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations (e.g., poor contacts).
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on batteries, rectifiers, and inverters referencing vendor manual guidelines, and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.
• Performs lockouts and isolations on company facilities.
• Tests and ensures correct operation of transmitter, safety, and protective devices.
• Tests and ensures correct operation of switchgear, substations equipment and technology, motors, valve operators/actuators and tank gauging equipment.
• Tests and ensures the correct operation of electrical control devices.
• Tests and maintains low voltage distribution panels.
• Performs any electrical or SCADA system repairs needed by Pipeline Control Center or Operations.
• Installs SCADA equipment, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Installs, programs, and troubleshoots various electronic metering devices (e.g., Omni Flow Computers, densitometers, Coriolis and Krohne meters).
• Installs conduit and associated wiring in accordance to engineered drawings.
• Inspects and repairs AC/DC equipment including emergency battery backup power devices.
• Services electricals valve actuators referencing vendor manual guidelines.
• Assists senior personnel with line location & operational functions (e.g., gauging, proving, meter ticketing, etc.).
• Participates in construction projects and planning, turnaround planning, installing, and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines.
• Participates in the maintenance and operating of stations, terminals, mainline, gathering systems, and associated equipment.
• Performs routine operations and maintenance functions as applicable.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for regulatory compliance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Complete safe work permits, near miss, and incident reports.
• Communicate problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed.
• Accountable to inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses.
• Responds to breakdown and emergency equipment failures.
• Responsible for minor purchases, basic cost tracking, and reporting.
• Ensures adequate material and inventory stock levels are maintained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree, participation in apprenticeship program, or two (2) years of field experience preferred. Ability to speak, read, and write English the ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend electrical drawings, pipeline ma