Electrical Technician

Energy Transfer LP; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on electrical equipment at multiple pipeline sites. The role involves coordinating with a supervisor and occasionally other technicians, with on-call responsibilities to ensure continuous operations.

The candidate should hold an Associate's degree in electrical/electronics, be a Journeyman Electrician, and have familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and relay systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/electronics or equivalent with 2–5 years pipeline electrical maintenance.
• Journeyman or Journeyman Class Electrician, qualified to work on 13,200 volt and below.
• General familiarity with PLCs, ladder logic, electrical control circuitry, VFDs, protective relays.
• Ability to prepare work scopes and oversee vendor/contractor work.
• Able to use safety equipment in hazardous areas and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Work assignments from Technical Supervisor. May coordinate with other technicians for repairs.
• Interpret test results and recommend corrective actions on major electrical equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, installation, overhaul, and safety testing per DOT regulations.
• Investigate problems and restore equipment to proper operation; may diagnose non-electrical issues.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and order parts/materials per company policy.
• Operate safety equipment and display workmanship to industry standards.
• Subject to 24-hour emergency call-out to restore operations.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Electrical maintenance

PLCs & ladder logic

VFD circuitry

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in electrical/electronics

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly 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.