Electrical And Instrumentation Technician

Job Type:
Regular
Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.
Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.
Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.
#Plains LPG Services is currently recruiting for the position of Electrical/Instrumentation Technician for our LPG Operations group. This position will be based in Superior, WI and will be responsible for maintaining equipment at the Superior, Wisconsin facility and may provide I&E support to Plains' Northern Area terminals on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities:

• Installing, calibrating, testing, proving, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation, including pressure, and temperature transmitters, gas detectors, control valves, meters, and analyzers;
• Troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment;
• Inspecting and testing the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, Electrical and electronic devices;
• Installing, replacing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and related electrical equipment;
• Testing electrical circuits to ensure integrity and safety;
• Maintaining and troubleshooting VFD's;
• Performing mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification, including removing and installing small piping and tubing;
• Rebuilding control valves;
• Providing technical input and scope development for operations, projects and turnarounds;
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance and completes test and maintenance reports;
• Completing all written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed;
• Consulting manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures;
• Strong focus on safety and accepts responsibility for their safety performance;
• Complying with Occupational Health & Safety Regulations as well as facility standards and procedures; and
• Providing on-call support during non-business hours.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School graduate;
• Relevant diploma/trade ticket and/or equivalent years experience in field operations would be an asset;
• An electrician license would be considered an asset through not required
• Must have a valid drivers' license.
• Capable of calibrating, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of process control equipment- including pressure, and temperature transmitters, gas detectors, PLC's, Motor control center, control valves, turbine meters, analyzers and other associated field equipment.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of MS Word / Excel and e-mail; and
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and optimization skills are required.
• Maintaining permanent residency within 50 miles of the Superior, Wi facility is a condition of employment;
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental issues;
• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks;
• Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 Plains Sustainability Report
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