I&E Technician — Industrial Pipelines & Instrumentation

Austin Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee-Owned)

Medical, dental, life, disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking an I&E Technician for a full-time maintenance role in Pasadena, TX. The position focuses on custody transfer, instrumentation troubleshooting, and pipeline system maintenance, with strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will perform inspections, calibrations, and testing of metering equipment, install and adjust instrumentation, and support startup activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associated level instrumentation/electrical degree or equivalent two year trade school.
• 3–5 years instrument experience following journey level status.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities, plan tasks, and investigate incidents with safety, environmental, quality, reliability, and cost focus.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to co-workers and collaborate with other functions to improve performance.
• Perform inspections on pipeline facilities and equipment as required by regulations.
• Troubleshoot to prevent interruptions to pipeline operations and protect personnel and public.
• Maintain safety, environmental, and emergency response training.
• Oversee project execution and contractor inspections.
• Perform maintenance inspections and testing of measurement equipment per regulatory standards.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain metering equipment at custody transfer sites.
• Support startup/shutdown activities and coordinate with control centers.
• Test and prove meters per API, AGA, Sarbanes/Oxley, ISO, and internal standards.
• Maintain orifice plates and process control equipment.
• Configure instrumentation including transmitters and flow computers.
• LO/TO and asset maintenance.

Skills

Measurement systems

Densitometers

Control systems

Heat exchangers

Reading P&IDs

Technical drawings

Independent work

Contractor supervision

Hazardous materials handling

Safety PPE procedures

Education

HS diploma or GED

2-year instrumentation/electrical trade school

Job description

Austin Industries is seeking an I&E Technician for a full-time maintenance role in Pasadena, TX. The position focuses on custody transfer, instrumentation troubleshooting, and pipeline system maintenance, with strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will perform inspections, calibrations, and testing of metering equipment, install and adjust instrumentation, and support startup activities.