Instrument Technician
$35.28 per hourFull-time
bp
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Operations Group Job Description: At Whiting Clean Energy, you'll work at a 525 MW facility where a small, collaborative team delivers big impact. With ~30 employees and strong contractor support, we offer a hands-on environment where safety, teamwork, and technical excellence come first. What You'll Do
Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working Skills:
Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general
. Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Operations Group Job Description: At Whiting Clean Energy, you'll work at a 525 MW facility where a small, collaborative team delivers big impact. With ~30 employees and strong contractor support, we offer a hands-on environment where safety, teamwork, and technical excellence come first. What You'll Do
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems
- Install and commission control systems and plant equipment
- Diagnose issues across PLCs, VFDs, and turbine control systems
- Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Support plant outages and continuous improvement efforts
- Partner with team members and contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology OR Journeyman-level experience (5+ years)
- Hands-on experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and one-lines
- Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and control systems
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience safely using electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters, etc.)
- Electrical:
- Motor control troubleshooting and schematic reading
- Experience with transformers, grounding systems, and ≤5kV switchgear
- Knowledge of arc flash safety and high-voltage PPE
- VFD diagnostics and maintenance
- Instrumentation:
- Experience with pressure, flow, level, and temperature devices
- Knowledge of control valves, actuators, and control loops
- Analyzers (preferred but valuable):
- Familiarity with gas analyzers (O₂, H₂, GC, moisture, pH)
- Basic understanding of sample conditioning systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces
- Comfortable working in hot/cold outdoor environments
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Availability for outage schedules (including extended 12-hour shifts)
- Ability to respond to plant and emergency situations
- Power generation or turbine experience (industrial or military)
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens (e.g., Studio 5000), or similar systems
- HMI experience
Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working Skills:
Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general
. Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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