I&E Technician

ONEOK; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical systems in oil and gas operations. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical instrumentation and control systems across various facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and environmental policies while working independently and collaboratively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to operational excellence and safety in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of I&E experience in natural gas compression operations.
• High School diploma or GED required; Technical schooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain electrical instrumentation and control systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot gas analysis equipment and controls.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Knowledge of electrical concepts

Test equipment operation

Flow schematics understanding

Basic knowledge of PLC operations

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical schooling

Tools

Electrical instrumentation

Control system equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary
This position will ensure the integrity and reliability of all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems including installation, troubleshooting and continued calibration as well as maintenance within the assigned area. This will include Crude Pump stations, compressor station, pigging facilities, and metering station. Additionally, this position must also have a strong commitment to safety and environmental policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Safely install, configure, test, calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and inspect electrical instrumentation as well as control system equipment
• Monitor pressure, flow, temperature controls, process limited controllers, and gas analysis equipment
• Work on electrical drives equipment for Crude Pumps
• Test safety shutdown equipment
• Use and understand the principles of operation of all meters and instruments used in applicable I&E work
• Work with drawings, sketches, specs, as-builts, and make new for proposed installations and completed projects
• Perform and document preventive maintenance inspections on electrical and control equipment in gas processing and compressor station facilities
• Perform calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated compliance analyzers, and has the capacity to make programming changes as well as additions
• Interpret schematics to troubleshoot problems and performs database maintenance administration
• Install and adjust measuring and control devices, signal transmitters, meters and signal pickups
• Practice awareness concerning issues of health, safety and the environment; cooperates with emergency teams to anticipate and deal with any hazardous and/or unusual situations (oil spills, line leaks, and inclement weather, etc.)
• Utilize Work Order database for maintenance activity
• Review, approve and fill equipment requisitions

Education

• High School diploma or GED required; Technical schooling is a plus

Work Experience

• 3+ years of comprehensive I&E experience and 3+ years of experience within natural gas compression operations or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining equipment within oil and gas facilities
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts, test equipment, flow schematics, and electrical and piping/instrumentation drawings
• Basic knowledge of PLC operations and logic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
• Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
• Potential electric shock (Frequently)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
• Unprotected heights (Frequently)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel expected within an assigned area, and as required to other locations

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license