I&E Field Technician: Instrumentation & Electrical

Austin-Industrial; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

Disability insurance

401K/ESOP

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking an I&E communications support technician for an on-site, full-time role. The position pays $30 USD per hour and involves custody transfer, inventory measurement, instrumentation troubleshooting, and pipeline maintenance.

The job emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient operation of pipeline facilities. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining electrical systems, calibrating instrumentation, reading drawings and blueprints,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates level instrumentation/electrical degree or equivalent two year trade school.
• 3-5 years instrument experience following journey level status.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, electrical drawings and industry switching practices.
• Willing and able to provide overtime coverage.

Responsibilities

• Install, layout, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures using testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, loop drawings, technical manuals, and work orders.
• Test, calibrate, install, and inspect instrumentation devices including transmitters, valves, and analytical instruments.
• Calibrate equipment using standard procedures and specifications.
• Conduct system inspections and identify reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical control systems including MCCs, transformers, switchgear, bus bars, motors, and panel wiring.
• Assist with equipment installations, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records.
• Follow all plant safety procedures including LOTO, electrical safety, and confined space requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical

Reading P&IDs

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Contractor coordination

Hazardous materials

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

PPE knowledge

Education

Associates degree in instrumentation/electrical

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Austin Industrial in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking an I&E communications support technician for an on-site, full-time role. The position pays $30 USD per hour and involves custody transfer, inventory measurement, instrumentation troubleshooting, and pipeline maintenance.

The job emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient operation of pipeline facilities. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining electrical systems, calibrating instrumentation, reading drawings and blueprints,