Offshore Measurement Technician

Genesis; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis in Houma, LA seeks an Electrical/PLC Technician to support crude oil pipeline operations. You will install, test, repair, and calibrate equipment such as pumps, motors, meters, valves, PLCs, and related control systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical degree, 2 years of relevant experience, familiarity with Allen Bradley/GE PLCs, excellent computer skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years applicable experience or a technical degree.
• Experience with high voltage and PLC units; Allen Bradley and GE preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, responsible and able to work with very limited supervision.
• Prior experience with LACT/ACT systems is preferred.
• Travel may be required; valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Safety-Sensitive position; subject to pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Specification, installation, testing and repair of electrical/electronic equipment used in crude oil pipeline operation (pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, PLCs).
• Perform operational duties including measurements and regulatory equipment inspections.
• Maintain compliance documentation per regulations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to resolve field problems.
• Test, calibrate and maintain LACT/ACT units and related equipment.
• Take crude oil samples and maintain sampling equipment.

Skills

Self-starter

Work with limited supervision

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

GE PLC

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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.