Technician - Measurement Offshore Pipelines

Davita Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pipeline industry is seeking an Electrical Technician to handle the installation, testing, and repair of various electrical equipment. This role includes ensuring compliance with regulations, operational responsibilities in pipeline operations, and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years applicable experience or technical degree preferred.
• Must know high voltage and PLC units.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, testing and repair of electrical equipment.
• Maintain compliance documentation as required by regulations.
• Work with maintenance to resolve field problems.

Skills

Knowledge of high voltage systems

Knowledge of PLC units

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Genesis Energy, L.P. is 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:

• Responsible for specification, installation, testing and repair of all types of electrical or electronic equipment used in the operation of crude oil pipelines. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow computers and programmable logic controllers (PLC).


• Must perform operational responsibilities to include measurements, regulatory equipment inspections, and other duties as required for the daily pipeline operations.


• Maintains compliance documentation as required by regulations for the tasks performed


• Works with Maintenance and Operations in resolving field problems.


• Testing, calibration and maintenance of LACT/ACT Units and all associated equipment (meters, monitors, transmitters, etc.)


• Taking crude oil samples and repairing crude oil sampling equipment.


• Valve operations and maintenance.


• Launching/receiving pipeline pigs.


• Operate and maintain Liquid meters such as: orifice, turbine, PD, Coriolis and ultrasonic.


• Ensure reliability of regulators and relief valves.


• Responsible for meeting the performance training requirements as set by local/federal agencies.


• Successfully complete OQ (Operator Qualifications) training on the tasks performed.


• Participates in and promotes the Company's safety program to coworkers

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High school diploma or GED;


• 2 years applicable experience or technical degree;


• Experience with and knowledge of high voltage and PLC units; preferably Allen Bradley and GE;


• Must be a self-starter, responsible and able to work with very limited supervision;


• Prior experience with LACT/ACT systems is preferred;


• May require some travel;


• Valid driver's license with a good driving record;


• Must know Microsoft Word and Excel.


• This position must adhere to applicable D.O.T. regulations and/or is considered a Safety Sensitive position, and as such, is subject to pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol testing.

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].