Offshore Measurement Technician

Genesis Energy, L.P.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Energy, L.P. in Houma, LA seeks an Electrical/PLC Technician to support crude oil pipeline operations. Install, test, and repair electrical equipment, perform measurements, and conduct regulatory inspections.

You must have a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of related experience or a technical degree, knowledge of high voltage and PLCs (Allen Bradley/GE), and a valid driver’s license. Travel may be required; OQ training and safety program participation are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related experience or technical degree preferred.
• Experience with high voltage and PLC units; Allen Bradley and GE preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision.
• LACT/ACT systems experience preferred.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Position is Safety Sensitive and may require pre-employment/random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and repair electrical/electronic equipment on crude oil pipelines.
• Perform measurements and regulatory equipment inspections.
• Maintain compliance documentation per regulations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to resolve field issues.
• Test, calibrate, and maintain LACT/ACT units and associated equipment.
• Take crude oil samples and repair sampling equipment.
• Operate and maintain flow meters, valves, and related devices.
• Launch/receive pipeline pigs and ensure regulator/relief valve reliability.
• Complete OQ training and participate in company safety program.

Skills

High voltage

PLC systems

Allen Bradley

GE

Self-starter

Limited supervision

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree / 2 years experience

Tools

LACT/ACT systems

Job description

Genesis Energy, LLC is an affiliate of Genesis Energy, L.P. a publicly traded, master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide critical pipeline infrastructure supporting long-lived, world-class developments in the Gulf of America. Our business also includes a diversified suite of Jones Act compliant marine transportation equipment used to transport crude oil and intermediate refined products along the Gulf and East Coast, and major river systems, the production and marketing of other specialty chemicals with no known substitutes and an increasingly integrated portfolio of onshore crude oil pipelines and terminals along the Gulf Coast.

Key Duties:

• Responsible for specification, installation, testing and repair of all types of electrical or electronic equipment used in the operation of crude oil pipelines. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow computers and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Must perform operational responsibilities to include measurements, regulatory equipment inspections, and other duties as required for the daily pipeline operations.
• Maintains compliance documentation as required by regulations for the tasks performed
• Works with Maintenance and Operations in resolving field problems.
• Testing, calibration and maintenance of LACT/ACT Units and all associated equipment (meters, monitors, transmitters, etc.)
• Taking crude oil samples and repairing crude oil sampling equipment.
• Valve operations and maintenance.
• Launching/receiving pipeline pigs.
• Operate and maintain Liquid meters such as: orifice, turbine, PD, Coriolis and ultrasonic.
• Ensure reliability of regulators and relief valves.
• Responsible for meeting the performance training requirements as set by local/federal agencies.
• Successfully complete OQ (Operator Qualifications) training on the tasks performed.
• Participates in and promotes the Company’s safety program to coworkers

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High school diploma or GED;
• 2 years applicable experience or technical degree;
• Experience with and knowledge of high voltage and PLC units; preferably Allen Bradley and GE;
• Must be a self-starter, responsible and able to work with very limited supervision;
• Prior experience with LACT/ACT systems is preferred;
• May require some travel;
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record;
• Must know Microsoft Word and Excel.
• This position must adhere to applicable D.O.T. regulations and/or is considered a Safety Sensitive position, and as such, is subject to pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol testing.

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].