Electrician II
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- Pipeline and Terminal Operations
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- 21 hours ago Post Date
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- 2610002104 Requisition #
Installation, calibration and maintenance of the tank farm instrumentation and electrical equipment or any other assigned tasks that personnel can safely perform.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicating all safety concerns and incidents to supervisor immediately.
- Communicating work status, findings, and improvement opportunities to supervision.
- Obtaining appropriate work permits and performs a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting work.
- Understanding the tank farm’s electrical infrastructure and general electrical principles to work efficiently and effectively.
- Troubleshooting, repairing, and performing other maintenance tasks on electrical equipment including electric motors, protective relays, starter controls, VFDs, wiring systems, overhead lines, heat tracing systems, uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, generators, lighting fixtures, cord sets, grounding, etc.
- Configuring, installing, and commissioning new electrical equipment.
- Researching and retrieving equipment information using the internet, plant equipment files, and communication with vendors.
- Reading and interpreting loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics, single line diagrams, etc.
- Using computers and software applications to enter and retrieve data.
- Determining appropriate tools and levels of PPE required for work based on arc flash potential and electrical safety considerations.
- Operating all available mobile equipment including aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks, fork lifts.
- Effectively using test equipment including multi-meters, insulation testers (meggers), battery testers, and signal generators.
- Performing work activities that include pulling, lifting, twisting, working in confined spaces, and on elevated platforms requiring fall protection.
- Providing proper housekeeping of work areas, vehicles, and tools.
- Performing any other tasks as assigned by management to the level of training of the individual.
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prefer Journeyman Electrical or Instrument Technician; or related field.
- Proficient (perform with limited assistance) with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- 2-4 years of direct experience working in a maintenance role in an industrial plant, refinery and/or chemical industry.
- Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands.
- Working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices (NFPA 70E).
- Experience with electrical distribution switchgear protective relay systems maintenance and testing (HFOCTO has its own electrical substation).
- Ability to work independently, using manuals and other information to troubleshoot and improve understanding of equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others including providing clear explanations, constructive listening, and asking questions as appropriate.
- Good written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information.
- Ability to identify and evaluate problems including approach, possible alternative solutions, and conclusions.
- Knowledge and ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Ability to concentrate on a task over an extended period of time without being distracted.
- Ability to choose appropriate actions considering relative costs and benefits.
- Ability to stay productive with or without assigned tasks.
- Familiarity with P & ID's, Loop Drawings, Controllers, Digital Signals, preferred.
- Working experience with 3 phase medium voltage to 12,470 Volts.
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Must have a TWIC card
Preferred Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 2-year Electrical Technology degree, certificate or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship program or technical school background is desirable.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease and other petroleum products and chemicals.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks; climb (e.g., ladders and stairs, etc.), stretch, turn, twist, reach; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop for extensive periods of time.
- Ability to use a variety of light to heavy tools necessary to conduct plant operations.
- Ability to operate crane and other equipment necessary for loading and unloading product.
- Ability to operate all types of company vehicles.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.