Technician, I & E (Carlsbad Area) - Sign-on Bonus

Enterprise Products; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Location incentives

Job summary

Enterprise Products in Carlsbad, NM is seeking an I&E Technician to modify, repair, and overhaul electronic and electrical equipment. You will apply electronics principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment to operation, with a focus on instrumentation, controls, and safety.

The role involves reading P&ID diagrams, wiring, wiring methods, and maintaining a wide range of control devices. A strong background in electrical codes, PLC/DCS, and field maintenance is required to ensure safe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
• Five+ years of electrical and instrumentation experience recommended.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and AC voltage (120–480 V) both 3‑phase and single‑phase.

Responsibilities

• Install instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoot control systems, gas turbines, generators, and GC systems.
• Run conduit, pull wire, replace motors, and maintain lighting and motor controls.
• Maintain/modify PLC/DCS as needed to improve control while reducing costs.
• Maintain detectors and monitoring devices (gas, flame, temp, vibration).
• Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings; update drawings.
• Install and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdowns, process controls, and substations.
• Conduct preventive/general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment.
• Provide training and technical support as required.

Skills

Math & logic

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

P&ID reading

PLC programming

DCS familiarity

Job description

Primary Location

USA-New Mexico-Carlsbad

What you will be doing

The I & E Technician modifies, repairs, or overhauls electronic and electrical equipment and controls. Applies knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.

Sign‑On Bonus

$10,000 Sign‑On Bonus, as well as other “location” incentives*.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoots problems with control systems and complex equipment, gas turbines, generators, and gas chromatography.
• Runs conduit, pulls wire, changes motors and maintains lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• May maintain, modify, and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to improve control usage while reducing installation and operating costs.
• Maintains advanced monitoring devices such as gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors.
• Reads P&ID and electrical diagrams and interprets plant electrical drawings; updates electrical drawings.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable‑frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc.
• Performs preventive and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and associated parts.
• Provides training and technical support as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
• Five or more years of electrical and instrumentation experience is recommended, preferably in an energy‑related industry.
• Must have thorough knowledge of electrical codes and be familiar with AC voltage (120‑480 V) three‑phase and single‑phase plus 24 VDC.
• 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.
• Must possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in using tools and equipment.
• Must have basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word‑processing applications.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, decision‑making skills, and strong work ethic.
• Must have ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
• Must possess strong math and logic skills, including the ability to troubleshoot PLC program and other computer‑based operation systems.
• Must be self‑motivated, able to work independently or in a team environment, and willing to learn.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Must work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Must use physical force to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools.
• Must climb and work at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Must routinely react to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and must be required to visually inspect work.
• Must work in confined spaces (e.g., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Must routinely bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, lift up to 50 lbs., and apply up to 100‑foot‑pounds of torque.
• Must be able to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.

Other Locations

USA-New Mexico-Jal

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the time