I&E Technician

Energy Transfer; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Corpus Christi is seeking an Electrical Technician to provide instrument and electrical technical support for construction, plant facilities, and field operations. You will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on control systems, pump stations, SCADA, and related equipment.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical repair in petroleum/chemical facilities, with DCS/PLC/SCADA expertise, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' electrical repair experience in petroleum or chemical facilities.
• Proficiency with DCS/PLC/SCADA, gas detection and process analyzers.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to read manuals, P&IDs, and loop sheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on control, measurement, and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program automated facility control equipment.
• Repair and maintain meters, valves, transmitters, and actuators.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, USCG, EPA and safety procedures.
• Maintain records and participate in emergency response if needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Relays & motor controls

RTUs & fiber optics

Job description

Job Description

Description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary:

This position provides instrument and electrical technical support to construction, plant facilities and field operations. The position will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on control systems, pump stations, SCADA, and other equipment contained within liquid facilities and pipelines.Additionally, this position will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems such as PLCs or DCS and other similar equipment. Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID’s Test, calibrate, and document control and safety devices per 195 or applicable requirements and ensure frequencies of required preventative maintenance task are kept current Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

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

Perform maintenance on all types of control, measurement, and laboratory and instrumentation equipment.

May perform programming and troubleshooting operations on Omni flow computers and terminal data acquisition equipment.

Perform repair and maintenance activities on various types of meters, samplers, valves, transmitters, electric/pneumatic valve actuators, piping and associated pipeline and terminal equipment.

Troubleshoot and program automated facility control equipment, calibrate required safety devices, manipulate facility valves and piping to receive the desired operating status.

The Electrical Technician A is also responsible for assisting other technicians with maintenance and repair duties.

This role is also responsible for preventative maintenance and replacement of various types of electrical equipment and accessories.

The Electrical Technician A is required to perform maintenance work on all terminal assets and is subject to various assignments at management’s discretion.

Responsible for completing work in compliance with Company procedure and government regulations (DOT, USCG, EPA, etc.).

Must perform Department of Transportation (DOT) required equipment inspection, repair and replacement duties as required by regulations.

Responsible to maintain proper records.This position may be required to participate in emergency response activities as necessary.

Able to read equipment manuals, specification sheets, P&ID’s and loop sheets.

Have an understanding of national electrical codes.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong planning and organizational skills as well as strong work ethic

Good judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills required

Requires climbing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping

Must be able to communicate clearly with telephone and radio

Must be able work in severe weather conditions

Required Skills

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum 5 years’ electrical repair experience in petroleum or chemical storage facilities, refineries or chemical manufacturing plants with specific proficiencies in maintenance and repair of instrument systems including DCS/PLC/SCADA, gas detection, process analyzers, control valves, pressure/flow measurement, and vibration equipment.

Minimum 5 years’ experience maintaining motor controls, relay logic, RTU’s, fiber optics and associated end-devices.

Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment

Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays

Working conditions may include confined spaces

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-TX-CORPUS CHRISTI

Work Locations

Work Locations

: Corpus Christi TX Texaco Rd (100000899) 2829 Texaco Rd Corpus Christi 78402

Job

Job

: Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Organization

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Oct 29, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws click here.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.