Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Austin Midstream

Phillips 66; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

8% 401k company match

Cash Balance Account pension

Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA

Well-being programs and EAP

Job summary

Phillips 66 Midstream seeks an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to support pipeline equipment maintenance and calibration at the Del Valle, TX office near Austin. The role involves independent work with operations personnel to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.

You will perform planned maintenance, calibrations, and documentation, manage spare parts, and assist with pump installations while adhering to DOT/OSHA rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, analyzers, valves, transmitters, motor controls, and industrial communication systems.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, loop calibrators, or HART communicators.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safe-work practices, hazardous-area equipment, and process-safety requirements.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and work extended hours as needed.
• Live/relocate within 45 minutes of Del Valle/Austin Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment installation.
• Conduct planned maintenance checks and calibrations, maintaining documentation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and stay within budget.
• Assist in pump teardown/rebuilds and new installations.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in emergency response efforts.
• Supervise and train contract crews on maintenance and construction.
• Read and understand P&IDs and pipeline measurement documentation.
• Maintain technical and administrative records and project reports.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

Electrical safety

Mechanical aptitude

On-call availability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electrical maintenance

OQ qualification

TWIC credential

Tools

OMNI flow computer

SAP CMMS

Test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, etc.)

Job description

Total Rewards

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What To Expect

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician will be based at Phillips 66 Midstream office in Del Valle, TX (outside of Austin, TX). The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician will work independently and with other operations personnel to safely maintain and operate pipeline equipment and processes throughout the geographic area of operation. The position will calibrate and inspect measurement equipment, conduct routine pipeline maintenance, eliminate, and report product leaks, seeps, and spills, as well as assist with construction, maintenance and mechanical integrity projects on the pipeline. The position will maintain qualifications and record documentation in accordance with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance.

• This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email.

The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

What You'll Do

• Performing and providing technical support for maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment installation.
• Performing planned maintenance checks and calibrations, and timely submission of supporting documentation.
• Work within budget requirements.
• Maintaining effective spare parts inventory.
• Seek new technologies to improve safety and reliability.
• Assisting in pump tear down/rebuild inspections and new pump installations.
• Minimizing downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining skills by attending training sessions and on-the-job training.
• Maintaining technical and administrative records, including prints and project reports.
• Responding to emergencies and participate in emergency response efforts.
• Supervising, directing, and training contract crews participating in maintenance and new construction.
• Read and understanding P&ID's
• Understanding the methods of pipeline measurement, meter proving and documentation.
• Filter and strainer changeouts and other pipeline maintenance.
• Interfacing with other internal, external, and third-party industry related contacts/resources
• Responding promptly and effectively to customer needs
• Maintain emergency response equipment.
• Completing mandated safety and regulatory training
• Maintaining effective and professional relationships with pipeline customers, peers, and vendors
• Performing environmental, company, and regulatory tasks as necessary

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, analyzers, control valves, transmitters, motor controls, and industrial communication systems.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, loop calibrators, HART communicators, or similar diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical safe-work practices, hazardous-area equipment, and process-safety requirements.
• Willingness and ability to perform and comply with following, with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Climb up vertical and A-frame ladders
• Lift minimum of 50lbs
• Push and pull forces up to 100lbs
• Operate a forklift
• Tow pipeline trailers and equipment
• Respond to emergency calls and remain on-call as needed
• Work extended hours on an as-needed basis
• Bend, kneel, knee stand, and squat according to job demands
• Sit and stand for prolonged periods according to job demands.
• Work in enclosed spaces
• Work with chemicals and bases
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Wear respirator / face mask can seal properly
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions
• Work with hydrocarbons that are under high pressure and heat
• Work in 3rd party facilities and state properties
• Live/relocate within 45 minutes of Del Valle/Austin Office

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• Associate degree in electrical maintenance, instrumentation or industrial electronics
• 4 or more years of relevant Industry experience (Midstream, pipelines or terminals) or military experience
• 4 or more years of experience working with electrical power and components, digital and analog circuity, or OMNI flow computer.
• Experience in pipeline, terminal, pump-station, gas-processing, or other Midstream operating environments.
• OQ qualification or experience working within an operator-qualification program.
• Experience with SAP or another computerized maintenance-management system
• Possess or can qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) - information at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $75,500 – $132,440.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Midstream

The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

Total Rewards

Benefits

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To Be Considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 09/30/2026.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer