Pipeline Electrical Technician – Emergencies & Maintenance

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Kentucky seeks an Electrical Technician to perform self-directed yet coordinated maintenance of electrical equipment at multiple pipeline facilities, under the Technical Supervisor.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair systems, follow DOT regulations, and participate in safety programs while coordinating with other technicians when needed.

This role requires journeyman qualifications, PLC familiarity, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/electronics or equivalent including 2–5 years of pipeline electrical maintenance experience.
• Journeyman or Journeyman Class Electrician capable of working on 13,200 volt and below with knowledge of PLCs, ladder logic, electrical control circuitry, VFDs and protective relays.
• Ability to assist in work scope preparation and provide field expertise in electrical equipment specification and repairs.
• Able to use safety equipment in hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses).
• Computer literacy with MS Windows, Word, Excel, email and Internet usage.
• Ability to work alone outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor.
• Valid driver’s license for the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Perform self-directed work while coordinating with technicians; inspect or oversee others as needed for electrical equipment installation or maintenance.
• Interpret test results from internal and external firms for major electrical equipment diagnostics.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, installations, overhaul, and routine safety checks per DOT regulations and company policies.
• Diagnose problems on-site and perform repairs to restore operation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and order parts as required.
• Use safety equipment and adhere to industry standards and drawings.
• Subject to 24-hour emergency call-out to restore pipeline facilities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Read electrical drawings

Self-directed work

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree in electrical / electronics

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Ladder logic

VFD circuitry

Protective relays

Electrical control circuitry

Job description

Energy Transfer in Kentucky seeks an Electrical Technician to perform self-directed yet coordinated maintenance of electrical equipment at multiple pipeline facilities, under the Technical Supervisor.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair systems, follow DOT regulations, and participate in safety programs while coordinating with other technicians when needed.

This role requires journeyman qualifications, PLC familiarity, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.