I&E Technician

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships seeks an Instrument Technician to provide ongoing instrumentation and electrical support to operations and maintenance teams. You will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain field instruments and control systems to ensure safe, compliant plant operation.

The role requires reading P&IDs and diagrams, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work independently in demanding industrial environments, with a focus on reliability and continuous

Qualifications

• Reads P&IDs, loop drawings and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot instrumentation and controls.
• Performs routine calibrations, loop checks and functional testing of instruments and control systems.
• Maintains instrument reliability and supports safety and compliance.
• Communicates equipment status with operations and maintenance.
• Loads and references procedures to plan and execute work efficiently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, detectors).
• Process switches, heater pilots, burner monitoring devices, valves, regulators and limit switches.
• Vibration monitoring equipment and related diagnostics.
• Complete work right the first time with minimal rework and organized area.
• Support start-up, shutdown, and commissioning from an instrumentation standpoint.
• Verify instrument operation after maintenance and reports status to operations.

Skills

Read P&IDs

Control loops

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Word / Excel

Math skills

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bentley Nevada

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

This position provides ongoing instrumentation and electrical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots field instrumentation such as: Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, gas detectors
• Process switches
• Heater pilots and burner monitoring devices
• Control valves, positioners, solenoids, regulators and limit switches
• Vibration monitoring equipment (accelerometers, proximity probes, and related devices)
• Performs routine calibrations, loop checks, and functional testing of instruments and control systems
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation and control system issues.
• Identifies and reports potential reliability issues before they impact operations
• Verifies proper instrument operation after maintenance and repairs before returning to service
• Uses P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and verify proper operation
• Reviews work orders and procedures to plan and execute work efficiently
• Documents work performed and communicates equipment status with operations and maintenance teams
• Supports start-up, shutdown, and commissioning of equipment from an instrumentation standpoint
• Ensures all instruments are accurate, reliable, and support safe and compliant plant operation in alignment with process safety requirements
• Follows site procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Takes ownership of instrument performance and reliability within assigned areas
• Completes work right the first time with minimal rework and maintains a clean, organized work area

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Required Qualifications

• Level C (0 – 2 years) of relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
• Can execute tasks with guidance.
• Level B (2 – 4 years) of relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
• Troubleshoot independently and prevent repeat failures.
• Level A (4 years) of relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
• Owns area reliability, mentors others, drives improvements.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Basic understanding of control loops and signal flow
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with our Operations group.
• PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong fundamental math skills.
• Basic understanding of process conditions (pressure, temperature, density/specific gravity) and their impact on instrument performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Certification.
• Bentley Nevada experience.
• Related software and system certifications
• Previous instrument technician experience.

Working Conditions and Requirements

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.
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Reliable attendance at work.
• Occasional callouts, overtime, or after-hours support may be required.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently.