Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Company: Plains
Location: Casper
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
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
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.Salary details estimated by job boards such as
Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains'
compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By
submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and
necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during
the application and selection process. Learn more . External
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Keywords: Plains, Casper , Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, Professions , Casper, Wyoming
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