Sr. I&E Technician (2nd Shift)

DistributionNOW; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

401(k) retirement savings

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is seeking a Sr. I&E Technician to install, route, and verify tubing systems for instrumentation and electrical applications. You will work with project teams, read P&IDs, and ensure safety and quality through testing and documentation.

You will collaborate with electricians and engineers in fast-paced environments, performing precise bending, swaging, and leak tests while maintaining up-to-date as-builts and drawings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in I&E tubing installation in industrial environments (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or similar).
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and isometric drawings.
• Proficiency with tubing tools such as benders, cutters, flaring tools, and swaging equipment.
• Knowledge of ISA, API, ASTM standards and tubing installation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure stainless steel and other tubing for instrumentation and electrical systems according to P&IDs, isometric drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Perform precision bending, flaring, and swaging using manual and hydraulic tools.
• Terminate and connect tubing to transmitters, gauges, valves, and other field devices.
• Conduct leak testing, flushing, and system verification to ensure integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with electricians, instrument fitters, and engineers to coordinate installation schedules and resolve field challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including redlining drawings and updating as-builts.
• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.

Skills

Tubing installation

P&IDs interpretation

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Benders

Cutters

Flaring tools

Swaging equipment

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

The Sr. I&E Technician will be responsible for installing, routing, and terminating instrumentation tubing systems, performing leak testing and system verification, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards. They will collaborate with project teams, maintain accurate documentation, and follow all safety protocols to support safe and reliable operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure stainless steel and other tubing for instrumentation and electrical systems according to P&IDs, isometric drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Perform precision bending, flaring, and swaging using manual and hydraulic tools.
• Terminate and connect tubing to transmitters, gauges, valves, and other field devices.
• Conduct leak testing, flushing, and system verification to ensure integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with electricians, instrument fitters, and engineers to coordinate installation schedules and resolve field challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including redlining drawings and updating as-builts.
• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in I&E tubing installation in industrial environments (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or similar).
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and isometric drawings.
• Proficiency with tubing tools such as benders, cutters, flaring tools, and swaging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ISA, API, ASTM) and best practices for tubing installation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and precision in every task.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays

At DNOW we know that our greatest asset is our employees. With approximately 200 locations worldwide, DNOW is growing and so are the employment opportunities. We offer a multitude of disciplines and professions within the company and we invite you to view these opportunities. DNOW is an industry leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, instrumentation, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety supplies, electrical products, drilling and production equipment, artificial lift, pumps, fabricated equipment, and industrial paints and coatings to the upstream, midstream, and downstream and industrial markets. We also offer supply chain solutions such as procurement, inventory, warehouse management logistics, safety and turnaround support services, project management, and business process and performance metrics reporting.