Offshore Technician I & E Trainee

Genesis Energy, LP; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Energy, LP is seeking an offshore instrumentation technician for a 14/14 rotation, with flights from Houma, LA. You will assist installation and maintenance of instrumentation, electrical components, and control systems in an offshore environment.

The role emphasizes safety, reading P&IDs, and troubleshooting complex equipment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with technical training in instrumentation preferred; a valid driver's license and ability to work under

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical trade school or apprenticeship in instrumentation preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical codes; familiar with 120-480V AC, 3-phase.
• General knowledge of USCG/MMS/DOT regulations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under potentially hazardous conditions.
• Commitment to personal and job safety.
• Read safety procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Willing to work overtime; subject to DOT drug/alcohol testing.
• Strong math/logic and PLC/program computer-based troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to work independently or in a team.
• Industrial environment tolerance; outdoors/indoor, temperature extremes.
• Offshore 14/14 rotation; flights departing from Houma, LA.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installing instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoot control systems, gas turbines, generators, and gas chromatography.
• Run conduit, pull wire, change motors, and maintain lighting systems.
• Maintain monitoring devices such as detectors and vibration/temperature monitors.
• Read P&ID and electrical diagrams; interpret plant electrical drawings.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, and PLCs.
• Assist in preventive and general maintenance of electrical/pneumatic equipment.

Skills

Reading P&ID diagrams

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems knowledge

Safety consciousness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Math & logic

Reading blueprints

Reading safety manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school / apprenticeship in instrumentation

Associate degree or certification (preferred)

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:

• Assists in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Helps troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment, 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.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC.
• General knowledge of USCG/MMS/DOT regulations, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
• Must have the ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Candidate will be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Strong math and logic skills including ability to troubleshoot program PLC and other computer based operations systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Candidate must have good organizational skills.
• 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. 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].