I/E Technician

Quality Support Services; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Support Services in Houma, LA seeks an experienced maintenance technician to support plant electrical systems and instrumentation. The role involves troubleshooting panel wiring, motor starters, PLCs/DCS, reading schematics, and performing preventive maintenance in varying weather conditions.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work overtime as needed to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of related work experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment used in plant processing.
• Troubleshoot and repair compressor panel wiring and devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical motor starter panels and motor issues.
• Read electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.
• Maintain and service various control valves and transmitters.
• Knowledge of PLCs and DCS troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems in plants and fields.
• Work on electrical systems from 12 VDC to 4160 VAC.
• Know electrical meters and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
• Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics/P&ID

PLC/DCS troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1-3 years related experience

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair compressor panel control wiring and associated devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical motor starter panels and motor issues also.
• Have working knowledge of how to read electrical schematics and P&ID's drawings.
• Be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Maintain and work on different types of control valves and transmitters.
• Knowledge of plc's and DCS troubleshooting.
• Be able to perform processing plants and field booster's preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Be able to work on electrical systems ranging from 12vdc to 4160 vac.
• Knowledge of electrical meters and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Follow all company safety procedures and lockout and tag out procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 year(s) of related work experience.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Execute all maintenance activities related to pipeline maintenance and operation
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
• Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex).

Pay: $30 - 35 per hour