I&E Technician - Senior

ONEOK Services Company; Bushton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking a Senior I&E Technician to support our Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline segment in Kansas. The position involves installation, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, measurement, control, and automation systems to ensure safe, reliable operations across the coverage area.

The role covers instrumentation, SCADA and remote terminal units, DCS, PLCs, ESD, electrical power circuits, switchgear, and distribution equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation, electrical systems and control equipment.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair measurement and automation systems.
• Ability to own an area, identify projects and manage assets.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain instrumentation, SCADA, DCS and PLC systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical power circuits, switchgear and distribution equipment.
• Maintain records and generate safety, environmental and maintenance reports.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams and respond to DOT-related requirements.

Skills

Instrumentation

SCADA

PLC systems

Electrical experience

Calibration

Tools

SCADA

DCS

ESD systems

PLC

Job description

#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a Senior I&E Technician to support our Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline segment in Kansas. This role will perform specialized installation, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, measurement, control, automation, and related systems that support safe and reliable operations across the assigned coverage area.

The Senior I&E Technician will be responsible for maintaining and supporting equipment such as instrumentation, SCADA and remote terminal units, DCS, PLC systems, ESD systems, electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong instrumentation and electrical experience, with pipeline instrumentation and electrical experience preferred. Experience with PLCs and control systems is a strong plus.

This position requires a self-starter with strong attention to detail who can take ownership of an assigned area, proactively identify projects, and manage and maintain the assets within that area. The successful candidate will partner closely with operations and maintenance teams, support field needs, maintain accurate records and reports, and respond appropriately to operational, safety, environmental, and DOT-related requirements.

This role is based in Bushton, Kansas, with a typical Monday through Friday schedule of eight-hour days and an expected on-call rotation of approximately one week out of every five weeks. Candidates located near Bushton are preferred, though coverage areas may be evaluated based on the candidate. Travel within the assigned coverage area is expected, with occasional overnight travel to support other areas as business needs require. This position may be considered at the Associate or Intermediate level based on experience.

Job Profile Summary

Performs a specialized level of work including installation, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining, and repair of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analyzers, measurement, control and automation systems, and related equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate/adjust, and maintain the following equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Gravitometers/Densitometers
  • Telemetering systems
  • ESD systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Meter tubes and orifice plates
  • Satellite equipment
  • Analytical equipment
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and remote terminal units and equipment
  • Distributed Control System (DCS)
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or analytical testing on compressors/engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain electrical power circuits, switch gear, and power distribution including high voltage.
• Perform and /or observe measurement equipment witness tests.
• Install and maintain security/intrusion systems.
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles.
• Maintain, calculate and prepare reports and records including, but not limited to:
  • Maintenance and repair records
  • Safety and environmental reports
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Electrical schematics and diagrams
  • Pressure readings
  • Material and supply orders
  • Loop sheets
  • Meter tube/orifice plate ratios
  • Orifice and positive meter flow rates and capacities

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

None Required.

Work Experience

• Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including, but not limited to:
  • Manual/power tools
  • Electronic testing devices
  • Control devices
• Experience and training related to:
  • Gas processing fundamentals
  • Computers and related software
  • Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes
  • Company policies and procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems
  • Reliability Based Programs
• Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals.
• Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: the use and function of reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position.
• Knowledge of: with instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems.
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