Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Location: Wink
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: US Operations - Wink


Is this position safety sensitive: Yes


The Role

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician assists the Wink Manager Operations and the Operations and Engineering teams in the daily terminal and pipeline operations. Provides technical expertise and guidance with respect to the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of all instrumentation & electrical equipment. Supervises and coordinates contract workers, in these disciplines, that are working in the area.


What You'll Do

• Aids in the development, maintenance & upgrades for SCADA and PLC software programming.

• Communicates with operational personnel with respect to maintenance or changes to area equipment (including SCADA controls).

• Assists in maintenance and the day-to-day trouble shooting of Top tech, HMI, SCADA & Tank view or other systems.

• Knowledge of communication protocols RS 232/485 Modbus.

• Schedules preventative maintenance for instrumentation/Electrical equipment (Maximo).

• Assists with planning and executing tasks using Maximo to track work & progress with the use of check sheets to track work.

• Assists in the design of control and electrical systems for area facilities.

• Keeps maintenance and repair expenditures within budget limits and is responsible to code instrumentation/electrical invoices to track maintenance and project costs.

• Produces estimates for the material and installation costs of area facilities.

• Assists in maintenance and repair projects and costing for capital budget.

• Assists Director US Operations & Engineering with creating budgets and maintaining budgets to reflect expected operating conditions.

• Troubleshoot problems related to electrical controls, motors, VFD's and PLCs.

• Troubleshoot problems related to instrumentation and controls, valves, meters and quality assurance equipment.

• Participates in commissioning of new equipment, facilities and additions to existing controls.

• Maintains all electrical and instrumentation equipment as required by manufacturer recommendations & standards.

• Contracts out maintenance work that is outside of your abilities and supervise contractors.

• Troubleshoots related to terminal operating systems.

• Expedites the purchase and delivery of materials needed for various projects and maintenance.

• Uses computer systems as required to perform preventive maintenance activities.

• Assists with the development of operating manuals for new and old operating systems within the terminal.

• Ensures outside carriers and contractors coming into the Wink terminal have up to date Service agreements, insurance coverage & safety standards that meets Gibson's requirements.

• Sets priorities to accommodate for the needs of the terminal operations.

• Provides written advance notice to applicable business units for all shutdowns.

• Deals with customer concerns courteously and on a timely basis.

• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Journeyman Electrician and Instrumentation Certificate.

• 5-7 years of progressive experience as Instrumentation Tech.

• 5-7 years of progressive experience as an Electrician and of hands-on facility construction and maintenance.

• Possesses the required safety certificates of the industry

• Proficiency in the use of business software, i.e. Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.

• Understands pipeline dynamics.

• Ability to effectively analyze data used in the troubleshooting of area equipment to maintain their operation within an acceptable margin of error.

• Ability to work as an effective and valued team member that can share ideas as well as take advice from team.

• Ability to complete projects on time, while at the same time, accommodate existing Operations (minimum interruption to existing facility operations).

• Advanced knowledge of relevant technological improvements.

Working Conditions

• Field based position with significant travel to operating sites required.

• Must be available for on-call emergency response.

• Must be able to meet requirements to complete site tours and inspections.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy's Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment medical and drug testing, DOT history check, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.

About the Company

Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.


Gibson Energy operates through two main segments:

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.

Our Culture

At Gibson, we're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. You'll work alongside knowledgeable, down-to-earth professionals who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering results safely and responsibly.

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