Manager, Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Type:
Regular
Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. 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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Division level position that provides support, training, and guidance to all levels of Division employees on a wide variety of technical issues. Interface with Engineering, contractors, and Operations personnel on project work to ensure that the technical aspects of those projects are completed in a manner that ensures a safe and trouble-free transition from construction to pipeline operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide guidance on basic designs and implementation strategies for automation systems on various projects.
• Review project designs and documentation prepared by engineering & contractors for correctness and conformance with corporate standards and best practices
• Provide guidance and support to field personnel in troubleshooting problems with instrumentation, SCADA and automation devices.
• Guide decisions concerning the type of E&I equipment that is to be purchased for the Division and provides input for the Annual Budget concerning electrical, instrumentation and automation equipment.
• Provide training to the Division Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians on automation systems, new and current technology, and corporate standards to field personnel.
• Support cost reduction efforts through implementation of equipment run time scheduling and equipment energy usage optimization based on requirements from the energy management team.
• Interface with peers throughout Plains to standardize electrical equipment, programing logic, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ensure compliance with all Plains' policies & procedures and conforms to all Plains safety policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have Associate Degree or high school diploma with 5+ years of applicable experience in the petroleum transportation and/or storage business.
• PLC programming proficiency is required in Allen-Bradley, Modicon, or GE PLC programming
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, which include Communications, planning, coordinating, budgeting, and managing others
• Familiarity with NEC, ASME, API, and ASTM specifications, Plains All American policies and procedures, Company standards, and recommended industry best practices.
• Possess good computer skills including Microsoft office suite
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. This includes interfacing with personnel from outside companies, as well as all internal.
• Strong problem solving, conceptual thinking and multitasking abilities
• Well organized, self-motivated and safety oriented
• Must have the willingness to study, understand, and help support networking equipment including switches, firewalls, servers, etc.
• Possess a valid driver's license to operate company equipment
• Have or be able to acquire a US Passport for Canadian travel as warranted.
• Out of town travel is required. Locations include Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Arizona, Colorado, and California. Canada and other locations as needed to support the Division/Company.
• Position will be located in the Division office at Casper WY
• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A Testing #Plains
Our employees drive our success. At PAA 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 the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.
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