Field E&I Technician II - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Plains; Three Rivers (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top-tier benefits program

Job summary

Plains is seeking an Intermediate E&I Technician to provide electrical and instrumentation support across assets, including installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair. Work in field environments such as tank farms, pump stations, and control centers, often with supervision from skilled trades.

The role emphasizes safety, shutdowns, and compliance, with callouts for emergencies and duties spanning asset protection, meter verification, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably 2nd or 3rd year of related trades apprenticeship program.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience at the prior level.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, maps, schematics, and perform load studies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation and preventive maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Conduct required maintenance on control devices, valves, and switches.
• Maintain safety and process monitoring systems and resolve abnormal conditions.
• Assist in emergency response and incident investigations.
• Interact with contractors and coordinate field activities.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

HV electrical experience

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Related trades apprenticeship (2nd/3rd year)

Tools

PLCs

Flow computers

Metering equipment

Instrument calibration tools

Job description

Plains is seeking an Intermediate E&I Technician to provide electrical and instrumentation support across assets, including installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair. Work in field environments such as tank farms, pump stations, and control centers, often with supervision from skilled trades.

The role emphasizes safety, shutdowns, and compliance, with callouts for emergencies and duties spanning asset protection, meter verification, and documentation.