Instrumentation/Electrical Technician Job in Bastrop 78602, Texas Us
Koch Pipeline Company, LP
About the Job
Koch Pipeline Company, L.P., which owns or operates about 4,000 miles of pipelines in the U.S., believes success is achieved through providing superior value for customers, employees and the public, and by applying the Market-Based Management® business philosophy to its day-to-day activities. With this commitment and more than six decades of experience in pipeline operations, Koch Pipeline transports crude oil, refined products, chemicals, and natural gas liquids through pipelines in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and Texas. Koch Pipeline employees strive for excellence in regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship and safety. In fact, Koch Pipeline's operating practices and safety and environmental achievements earn praise and commendations from industry and governmental organizations, including being named one of America's Safest Companies. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., is an indirect subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the world's largest private companies. See www.kochpipeline.com.
The Instrumentation / Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:
- Responsible for specification, installation, testing repair of all types of electrical electronic equipment used in the operation of crude refined products pipelines.
- This equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow computers programmable logic controllers (PLC).
- Technicians will be required to specify, install program all types of PLC, flow computer other metering communication equipment.
- Other operational responsibilities will include line locating, measurements, regulatory equipment inspections, and other duties required for daily pipeline operations.
- Compliance documentation responsibilities will require computer work.
- Technicians work with little supervision in remote areas.
- They must be able to solve problems with little or no outside input.
- Job planning is critical to success in the field.
- Responsible for meeting the performance training requirements as set by local and federal agencies.
- Technicians will be required to perform operations duties including but not limited to station walk throughs and line locating.
- Must be actively involved in the Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs.
- Technicians have to anticipate problems that might arise plan for them before leaving for the job site.
Requirements:
- 12 months experience working on all types of industrial electrical and electronic equipment including but not limited to motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow computers and PLC equipment.
- 12 months experience with electrical troubleshooting, including ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to understand and apply the National Electrical Code
- 12 months experience in electrical safety
- General electrical Skills (AC/DC Voltages)
- General mechanical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license.
- Computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn to use proprietary databases.
- High School diploma (or equivalent) plus either a 2 Year Technical (Electrical) Degree or 2 years of relevant field experience.
Preferred:
- 6 months experience with Management of Change documentation.
- 3 years Liquid pipeline field technician experience.
- 6 months experience with Omni Flow Computers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- OSHA and NFPA 70E experience
- 4 Year Technical (Electrical) degree
Other Considerations:
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fire retardant clothing, heeled safety toed boots, etc.).
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Ability to work in hot, cold or inclement climate conditions (outdoor conditions)
- Up to 30% travel required, including overnight travel
- Must be able to respond to calls 24/7 for emergency response
- Must be able to be in a rotational on-call status
- Position requires the ability to wear respirator and to pass a respirator fit test.
- Ability to climb and gauge storage tanks greater than 40' in height.
- Walking and climbing of ladders or stairs is required
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Must have the ability to respond within 30 minutes of assets.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, DOT drug screen, and pre-hire
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 25%
