Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II

Job Responsibilities Perform all Junior E&I Technician responsibilities with minimal supervision. Conduct required instrumentation preventive maintenance tasks on centrifugal and positive‑displacement compressors, reference vendor manuals. Maintain calibration equipment and resolve abnormal conditions using vendor recommendations. Perform preventive maintenance on control devices such as flow, temperature, pressure, and level instruments, referencing vendor manuals. Resolve control loop abnormal conditions with vendor guidance. Service control valves and regulators. Maintain safety and process monitoring systems, resolving abnormal conditions as recommended by vendors. Perform preventive maintenance on switchgear and transformers. Conduct preventive maintenance on DC and AC generators, referencing vendor manuals and applicable codes. Complete meter inspections using the meter inspection checklist and use meter proving factors to ensure accuracy. Document all meter records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Perform preventive maintenance on custody transfer equipment, such as Lease Automatic Custody Transfer Units. Maintain rail dock terminal measurement systems. Inspect and maintain cathodic protection systems. Conduct preventive maintenance on centrifugal and positive‑displacement pumps, confirm operation of control devices and vibration equipment. Service hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators, resolving abnormal conditions (e.g., oil contamination, wear, seal leakage). Complete facility safety checks, note and report abnormal conditions, and troubleshoot as necessary. Communicate problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level. Ensure safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed. Perform routine operations and maintenance functions as applicable. Participate in non‑regular maintenance work and respond to emergency situations and repairs. Assist with the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program: monitor, modify, record, and update PMs. Participate in construction projects, turnaround planning, installation and commissioning, and other special assignments within terminals and pipelines. Interact with and direct contractors as required. Respond to breakdown and emergency equipment failures and initiate spill response where appropriate. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required High school diploma or equivalent; completion of second or third year of a related trades apprenticeship program is preferred. Minimum two years of relevant work experience at the prior level. Proficient in reading and comprehending electrical drawings, pipeline maps, technical drawings, schematics, and operational manuals. Knowledge of electrical code requirements and specifications for pipeline/facility operations, and applicable federal, state, and provincial regulations. Familiarity with electrical theory, basic electrical wiring and conduit installation, HVAC and/or instrumentation training helpful. Experience or training with high‑voltage electrical systems and safety; substation and switchgear work experience desired. Training in protective devices for pipeline operations, including mechanical and solid‑state relays, breakers, motor windings, RTDs, temperature transmitters, vibration sensors/recorders, and associated devices. Proficient in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems. Basic AC/DC voltage measurement and capacitance/amperage testing skills. Proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), flow computers, UPS system inverters, and backup battery system maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and repair motor starters, capacitors, field tank gauges, transmitters, relay‑controlled field devices, LACT units, timers, and controls. Safe work practices and procedures, including PPE identification, confined space entry, incident reporting, and hazard identification (asbestos, benzene, silica, nitrogen, heat and cold stress, noise, radiation). Basic computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, Word. Excellent safety record and ability to successfully complete company Haz‑Mat training, required operator qualifications for pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training. Capacity to work independently with minimal guidance and determine own work priorities. Physically capable of performing moderate to heavy demanding work outdoors in extreme heat and cold conditions. Legally authorized to work in the job posting country. Qualifications Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract. Clear criminal history and satisfactory reference checks. Compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre‑employment screening. 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