I&E Technician

Sunoco; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking an Electrical / Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair equipment involved in electrical systems on site, ensuring machinery and specialty equipment run correctly. Responsibilities include maintenance of control, measurement, and instrumentation equipment, and programming/troubleshooting Omni flow computers and terminal data acquisition systems.

The role requires 0-5 years in electrical repair within chemical or petroleum facilities, with proficiency in instrument

Qualifications

• 0-5 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.
• 0-5 years’ experience maintaining motor controls, relay logic, RTU’s, fiber optics and associated end-devices.

Responsibilities

• 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 meters, samplers, valves, transmitters, actuators, piping and associated pipeline equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program automated facility control equipment, calibrate safety devices, manipulate facility valves and piping to desired status.
• Maintain records and read equipment manuals, P&ID’s and loop sheets.

Skills

Electrical repair

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Gas detection

Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Job 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:

The Electrical / Instrumentation Technician will create, maintain and repair the components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly.

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 Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

0 - 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.

0 - 5 years’ experience maintaining motor controls, relay logic, RTU’s, fiber optics and associated end-devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Instrument Technology, Electric Technology or equivalent is preferred.

Physical Demands

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

Usually, normal office working 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

Employees will be expected to work either five eight-hour days, four ten-hour days, or a 12 hour rotating shift, at management’s discretion.

Call-out work may be deemed mandatory. Call-outs may occur during any day of the week and at any time.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

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.

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.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.