Offshore Technician - I & E

Genesis Energy, LP; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore 14/14 schedule

Job summary

Genesis Energy, LLC is seeking an Offshore Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to support crude oil pipeline operations from Houma, LA. Responsibilities include installation, testing and repair of pumps, valves, meters, transmitters and PLCs, along with regulatory inspections and maintenance tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience, knowledge of high voltage systems, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and ~2 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with high voltage and PLC units; familiarity with Allen-Bradley and GE PLCs preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision, and capable of some travel.

Responsibilities

• Specification, installation, testing and repair of electrical/electronic equipment used in crude oil pipeline operations.
• Perform operational duties including measurements and regulatory equipment inspections; ensure compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to resolve field problems and maintain safety programs.

Skills

High voltage systems

PLC units

Allen–Bradley PLC

GE PLC

Self-starter

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years technical degree or equivalent

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.
• This is a 14/14 offshore position within the Genesis Energy Offshore Pipeline Division with normal offshore flight operations departing from Houma, LA.

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