Lead I&E Technician

Expand Energy; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy is hiring a Senior Instrumentation and Electrical Technician in Wheeling, West Virginia. In this lead role, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining plant instrumentation and electrical equipment, focusing on optimizing well production while adhering to safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience or equivalent, knowledge of complex electrical systems, and the ability to manage and mentor teams. This position requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plant instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Perform complex maintenance tasks on instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Flow Computer principles

Advanced knowledge of low-voltage electronics

Advanced knowledge of safety/environmental requirements

Problem analysis and solution identification

Ability to manage and guide subordinates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

8 years related work experience

Job description

Job Summary

This senior level position is considered a team lead that installs, maintains, and repairs plant instrumentation and electrical equipment, under limited supervision in order to maximize well production and end-user time, while reducing environmental hazards, safety risks and costs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent the company as the instrumentation and electrical leader focusing on optimizing well production
• Perform complex maintenance tasks involving instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Responsible for new installations, preventative maintenance and recommend field solutions for instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Advise team members on best practices
• Mentor and train less experienced instrument and electrical technicians
• Read and interpret network diagrams, plans, blueprints, electrical wiring diagrams, gauges, and other instruments
• Assess current operations, procedures, problems or needs and recommend improvements to improve safety, increase productivity, enhance performance and reduce cost
• Work with hand tools and test instruments
• Respond to and resolve emergency calls
• Anticipate material and equipment needsTrain end-users on proper functionality and to increase knowledge
• Perform all work in accordance with Expand's HSER Guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Flow Computer principles and concepts
• Advanced knowledge of low-voltage electronics, electricity and basic oil and gas principles
• Advanced knowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practices
• Enhanced ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions
• Ability to work in a hot, humid, noisy, and high volume machine production area
• Ability to effectively manage and guide subordinates to achieve clear goals and objectives

Education & Experience

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED and 8 years related work experience or an equivalent substitution for education of 12 - 16 years related work experience.

Additional Qualifications

Ability to possess a valid driver's license.

Nearest Major Market

Pittsburgh

Equal Opportunity Employer

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.