Instrument & Electrical Tech - SCADA & PLC

Energy Transfer LP; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Geismar, LA, seeks an instrument and electrical technician to support construction, plant facilities, and field operations. You will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on control systems, SCADA, and related equipment across gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

The role requires reading P&IDs and schematics, ensuring compliance with DOT/PSM requirements, participating in on-call rotations, and mentoring less-experienced staff while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Level C: 0–2 years, Level B: 2–4 years, Level A: 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Knowledge of DOT 192/193/195 and OSHA 1910 applicable to field operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, and maintain SCADA systems, plant, pipeline, and compressor instrument and electrical equipment components.
• Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software
• Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process or safety controls
• Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID's
• Test, calibrate, and document plant and compressor station control and safety devices per DOT 192, 193, 195 or applicable PSM 1910 requirements and ensure frequencies of required preventative maintenance task are kept current
• Participate in call out/on call requirements
• Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives
• Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas turbine or skid unit control systems)
• Provide work direction, oversight, and inspect other work provided by third party contractors
• Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified employees
• Provide accurate written and electronic reporting
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Industrial instrumentation

Safety-first mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Instrumentation

Tools

Wonderware InTouch

FactoryTalk

RSLogix

DeltaV

Job description

Energy Transfer LP in Geismar, LA, seeks an instrument and electrical technician to support construction, plant facilities, and field operations. You will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on control systems, SCADA, and related equipment across gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

The role requires reading P&IDs and schematics, ensuring compliance with DOT/PSM requirements, participating in on-call rotations, and mentoring less-experienced staff while