Job Title: Instrument & Electrical Technician II
Location: Caney, KS
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (as applicable)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Instrument & Electrical Technician II to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment at pipeline facilities. This role focuses on maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations across pipeline infrastructure, including pumping stations, motors, switchgear, motor control centers, and instrumentation systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Maintain and repair electric motors, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), pumps, valves, flow meters, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
- Support pipeline facility maintenance, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and operational improvements.
- Complete maintenance records, inspections, and work orders using Maximo or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Follow company safety procedures, maintenance programs, Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with operations teams, contractors, and technical personnel to complete maintenance activities.
- Assist with equipment evaluations, material procurement, and contractor oversight.
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical or vocational training in electrical, instrumentation, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant electrical maintenance experience.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and complete the required qualification process.
- Ability to live within or relocate to within 40 miles of Caney, KS.
- Ability to perform fieldwork outdoors and meet the physical requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical Journeyman certification or enrollment in an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
- Industrial electrical maintenance or instrumentation experience.
- Experience with HVAC/R systems.
- Experience working in crude oil pipelines, pumping stations, terminals, refineries, or other energy infrastructure.
- Knowledge of motors, pumps, valves, PLCs, flow meters, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, and instrumentation.
- Experience with Maximo or other CMMS platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Work Environment and Schedule
- Primarily field-based work at pipeline facilities, with occasional office-based training, meetings, and documentation.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
- Participation in an on-call rotation and emergency response activities, including availability for emergency calls 24/7 when required.
- Approximately 10-25 days of overnight travel annually.
- Potential exposure to high noise levels, crude oil vapors, solvents, and other industrial operating conditions.
- Must remain drug- and alcohol-free while on call or performing emergency response duties, in accordance with company policy.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform tasks involving kneeling, reaching, grasping, repetitive movements, and standing or sitting for extended periods.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
- Ability to read technical documentation, interpret color-coded wiring, detect visual details, and hear operational signals.
- Ability to use computers, complete maintenance documentation, and communicate effectively by telephone and in person.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, skills and internal equity.
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, insurance, and disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Retirement savings plans, including a company stock investment option.
- Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays, subject to applicable policies.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Employee wellness resources and programs.
The employer is committed to inclusion and equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made by people, and reasonable accessibility accommodations are available upon request.