Offshore Technician I & E 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 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].