Field Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I

plains; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains is seeking an experienced E&I Technician to provide electrical and instrumentation support across field assets, including tank farms and control centers. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair designated equipment and systems, troubleshoot complex problems, and ensure maintenance records are accurate and current.

This is a field-based role requiring safety discipline and adaptability. Responsibilities include configuring control systems (DCS, HMI, PLCs), working with high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a ticketed Electrical Journeyperson.
• 5 - 10 years of prior gas plant, refinery, pipeline, or oilfield experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and 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 maps, other technical drawings / schematics, and perform load studies, and related calculations.
• Must know electrical code requirements and specifications associated with pipeline / facility operations as well as all applicable federal, state, and provincial government regulations.
• Must have familiarity with electrical theory and electrical skills and know basic requirements for wire/wiring and conduit installation; related training in HVAC and/or instrumentation is helpful.
• Must have experience or training with high voltage electrical systems and safety; should also have experience in substation and switchgear work.
• Trained in all types of protective devices associated with pipeline operations, including mechanical and solid-state protective relays, breakers, motor windings, RTDs, temperature transmitters and vibration sensors/recorders, and associated devices.
• Proficient at installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems.
• Proficient with basic AC/DC voltage measurement as well as capacitance and amperage testing.
• Proficiency in working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), flow computers, UPS system inverters, and back-up battery system maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge and deep expertise in operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting of facility and pipeline equipment and systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and optimization skills.
• Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Junior and Intermediate E&I Technician responsibilities and work tasks without supervision.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and commissions electrical equipment such as PLCs, instrumentation, motor control centers, motors, switchgear, VFD's, MOV's, HVAC's and other electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains control systems, including the configuration of Distributed Control Systems, (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and resolves control system and logic abnormal conditions.
• Maintains electrical distribution systems, including testing and maintenance of high voltage distribution panels.
• Performs root cause failure analysis and creates failure analysis reports to improve reliability.
• Provides on-call support during non-business hours for emergency response and maintenance break-ins.
• Responsible for communicating problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.
• Relieves the area supervisor as required.
• Responds to emergency events and initiates spill response as appropriate.
• Assists with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical journeyperson

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI

VFDs

SCADA

Job description

Plains is seeking an experienced E&I Technician to provide electrical and instrumentation support across field assets, including tank farms and control centers. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair designated equipment and systems, troubleshoot complex problems, and ensure maintenance records are accurate and current.

This is a field-based role requiring safety discipline and adaptability. Responsibilities include configuring control systems (DCS, HMI, PLCs), working with high