I&E Technician - Senior

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JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a Senior I&E Technician to support our Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline segment in Kansas. This role will perform specialized installation, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, measurement, control, automation, and related systems that support safe and reliable operations across the assigned coverage area.

The Senior I&E Technician will be responsible for maintaining and supporting equipment such as instrumentation, SCADA and remote terminal units, DCS, PLC systems, ESD systems, electrical power circuits, switchgear, and power distribution equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong instrumentation and electrical experience, with pipeline instrumentation and electrical experience preferred. Experience with PLCs and control systems is a strong plus.

This position requires a self-starter with strong attention to detail who can take ownership of an assigned area, proactively identify projects, and manage and maintain the assets within that area. The successful candidate will partner closely with operations and maintenance teams, support field needs, maintain accurate records and reports, and respond appropriately to operational, safety, environmental, and DOT-related requirements.

This role is based in Bushton, Kansas, with a typical Monday through Friday schedule of eight-hour days and an expected on-call rotation of approximately one week out of every five weeks. Candidates located near Bushton are preferred, though coverage areas may be evaluated based on the candidate. Travel within the assigned coverage area is expected, with occasional overnight travel to support other areas as business needs require. This position may be considered at the Associate or Intermediate level based on experience.

Job Profile Summary

Performs a specialized level of work including installation, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining, and repair of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analyzers, measurement, control and automation systems, and related equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate/adjust, and maintain the following equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Gravitometers/Densitometers
  • Telemetering systems
  • ESD systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Meter tubes and orifice plates
  • Satellite equipment
  • Analytical equipment
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and remote terminal units and equipment
  • Distributed Control System (DCS)
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or analytical testing on compressors/engines, drivers, and auxiliary equipment
• Maintain electrical power circuits, switch gear, and power distribution including high voltage
• Perform and /or observe measurement equipment witness tests
• Install and maintain security/intrusion systems
• Drive and ensure maintenance is complete on company vehicles
• Maintain, calculate and prepare reports and records including, but not limited to:
  • Maintenance and repair records
  • Safety and environmental reports
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Electrical schematics and diagrams
  • Pressure readings
  • Material and supply orders
  • Loop sheets
  • Meter tube/orifice plate ratios
  • Orifice and positive meter flow rates and capacities
• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

• None Required.

Work Experience

• Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including, but not limited to:
  • Manual/power tools
  • Electronic testing devices
  • Control devices
• Experience and training related to:
  • Gas processing fundamentals
  • Computers and related software
  • Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes
  • Company policies and procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems
  • Reliability Based Programs
• Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals
• Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: the use and function of reciprocating or gas turbine engines, compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position
• Knowledge of: with instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems
• Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebraic formulas
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
• Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
• Potential electric shock (Frequently)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
• Unprotected heights (Frequently)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel expected within an assigned area, and as required to other locations

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email View email address on aiapply.co or call View phone number on aiapply.co​.

Expected Salary Range

$87,000.00 - $131,000.00