Electrical Technician

Energy Transfer LP; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform and supervise skilled electrical maintenance at pipeline facilities in the Berks County area. The role involves periodic coordination with other technicians and occasional oversight of contract personnel to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical equipment.

Ideal candidates will be a Journeyman Electrician with 2–5 years of pipeline experience, familiar with PLCs, VFDs, protective relays and related controls, and able to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/electronics or equivalent with 2–5 years of pipeline electrical maintenance experience.
• Journeyman or Journeyman Class Electrician qualified to work on 13,200 volt and below equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, ladder logic and electrical control circuitry.
• Able to work alone outdoors and perform heavy physical labor.
• Maintain safety equipment and driver’s license for residence state.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and recommend corrective actions based on test results for major electrical equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, install/construct, overhaul and test equipment per DOT and company policy.
• Inspect or oversee work of others, including contract employees or Energy Transfer staff, at multiple sites.
• Diagnose problems and perform repairs to electrical and non-electrical equipment as required.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to prevent service interruptions and order parts as needed.
• Operate safety equipment and follow industry codes and company standards.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Heavy manual labor

Education

Associate's degree in electrical/electronics

2-5 years pipeline electrical maintenance experience

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Ladder logic

VFD circuitry

Protective relays

Electrical control circuitry

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsible and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Summary

The Electrical Technician must be motivated and highly self-directed, while periodically receiving work assignments from the Technical Supervisor. The incumbent normally works alone but at times is required to coordinate his/her work activities with other technicians to make repairs to electrical equipment. May be required to inspect or oversee the work of others, either contract employees or Energy Transfer employees in the installation or maintenance of electrical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be motivated and highly self-directed, while periodically receiving work assignments from Technical Supervisor.The incumbent normally works alone but at times is required to coordinate his/her work activities with other technicians to make repairs to electrical equipment.May be required to inspect or oversee the work of others, either contract employees or Energy Transfer employees in the installation or maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Interprets and recommends corrective actions based on test results produced by internal and outside firms for major electrical equipment such as transformer diagnostics, infrared surveys, protective relay calibrations, and motor diagnostics.
• Carries out preventive maintenance programs, completes installation and construction assignments, performs complete overhaul and reconditioning of equipment, performs the routine testing and logging of pipeline safety checks as required by DOT regulations, and Company policies and procedures. Investigates and diagnoses reported problems, making required repairs and adjustments, restoring equipment and facilities to proper operation.These job functions will be required for all electrical equipment located at multiple pipeline pump stations, delivery facilities, breakout tank farms and warehouse and office buildings located in the district.Also, may be required to diagnose problems other than electrical In nature and perform minor repairs.
• Investigates and diagnoses reported problems, making required repairs and adjustments, restoring equipment and facilities to proper operation for all electrical equipment located on site. May be required to diagnose problems other than electrical in nature and perform minor repairs.
• Maintains a spare parts inventory sufficient to prevent lengthy service interruptions of electrical facilities and equipment. Orders parts and repair materials as required, incorporating Company policies and procedures to assure accurate accounting records.
• Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.). Display workmanship consistent with industry standards, company work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches.
• Subject to 24-hour emergency call out to restore operations of pipeline facilities system wide. Communicates with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Associate's degree in electrical / electronics from an accredited college, university or vocational school (e.g. AA/AS/AAS/BA/BS/TSD/APP) or equivalent including 2-5 years of pipeline electrical maintenance experience.
• Must be a Journeyman, or Journeyman Class Electrician, qualified to work on 13,200 volt and below, substation and switchgear equipment. Capable of assessing emergency conditions, and recommending, performing, and overseeing safe, and efficient corrective actions as required. General familiarity of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ladder logic, electrical control circuitry (including large motor control), VFD circuitry, protective relays, and similar equipment.
• The ability to assist in the preparation of work scope for maintenance issues, and construction projects. Provides field expertise in electrical equipment specification, equipment repairs (including inspection of vendor/contractor work), and equipment selection in construction and maintenance.
• Able to use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Computer literate with basic skills in MS Windows, Word, Excel, email and Internet usage.
• Must be able to work alone and outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
• Maintain a valid driver's license for the state of residence.