Offshore I&E Technician Trainee

Genesis Energy, L.P.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Energy, LLC is seeking an offshore technician to assist with instrumentation and electrical components, troubleshooting control systems, and maintaining plant equipment in the Gulf region. This role requires adapting to offshore conditions and working a 14/14 schedule from Houma, LA.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, strong safety commitment, and the ability to read P&ID diagrams, electrical diagrams, and related manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of apprenticeship, certification or associate degree in instrumentation preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes; familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC.
• General knowledge of USCG/MMS/DOT regulations preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work under potentially stressful and hazardous conditions.
• Read safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Helps troubleshoot problems with control systems, gas turbine, generators, and gas chromatography.
• Runs conduit, pulls wire, changes motors and maintains lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• Helps maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors).
• Is able to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings; interprets plant electrical diagrams.
• Helps install, troubleshoot and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc.
• Assists in helping perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.

Skills

Electrical codes

AC voltage troubleshooting

Read P&ID

Control systems troubleshooting

Safety procedures

PLC troubleshooting

Technical reading skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Technical trade school or instrumentation training

Apprenticeship or associate degree in instrumentation

Job description

Genesis Energy, LLC is seeking an offshore technician to assist with instrumentation and electrical components, troubleshooting control systems, and maintaining plant equipment in the Gulf region. This role requires adapting to offshore conditions and working a 14/14 schedule from Houma, LA.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, strong safety commitment, and the ability to read P&ID diagrams, electrical diagrams, and related manuals.