Electrical Technician
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Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
This role has an entry pay rate of $41.38 per hour.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Must be motivated and highly self-directed, while periodically receiving work assignments from Technical Supervisor. The incumbent normally works alone but at times is required to coordinate his/her work activities with other technicians to make repairs to electrical equipment. May be required to inspect or oversee the work of others, either contract employees or Energy Transfer employees in the installation or maintenance of electrical equipment. Interprets and recommends corrective actions based on test results produced by internal and outside firms for major electrical equipment such as transformer diagnostics, infrared surveys, protective relay calibrations, and motor diagnostics.
- Carries out preventive maintenance programs, completes installation and construction assignments, performs complete overhaul and reconditioning of equipment, performs the routine testing and logging of pipeline safety checks as required by DOT regulations, and Company policies and procedures. Investigates and diagnoses reported problems, making required repairs and adjustments, restoring equipment and facilities to proper operation. These job functions will be required for all electrical equipment located at Eagle Point. May also support other Energy Transfer assets as needed.
- Must be computer literate with basic skills in Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and Internet use.
- Provides regular verbal, written and electronic reports regarding the status of work and assists in the planning of both individual jobs and broad-based maintenance programs.
- Maintains current files of company and vendor drawings and specifications. Prepares as-builts and sketches from which permanent engineering drawings can be prepared.
- Maintains a spare parts inventory sufficient to prevent lengthy service interruptions of electrical facilities and equipment. Orders parts and repair materials as required, incorporating Company policies and procedures to assure accurate accounting records.
- Must use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.). Must display workmanship consistent with industry standards, company work practices, applicable codes and/or engineering drawings and sketches.
- Subject to 24-hour emergency call out to restore operations of pipeline facilities system wide. Communicates with other technicians for assistance in effecting repairs when applicable.
- Must be able to work alone and outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
- Must maintain valid driver’s license for the state of residence and a valid TWIC.
- Must be a master electrician or Journeyman Class Electrician, qualified to work on 13,200 volt and below, substation and switchgear equipment. Capable of assessing emergency conditions, and recommending, performing, and overseeing safe, and efficient corrective actions as required. Assists in the preparation of work scope for maintenance issues, and construction projects. Provides field expertise in electrical equipment specification, equipment repairs (including inspection of vendor/contractor work), and equipment selection in construction and maintenance projects. Has general familiarity of Programmable Logic Controllers, HMI’s, ladder logic, electrical control circuitry (including large motor control), VFD circuitry, protective relays, and similar equipment. Possesses PC skills consistent with a technical maintenance office environment including CMMS’s.
- Must meet Company requirements for progression through the technician step classification job family.
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Associate's degree in electrical / electronics from an accredited college, university or vocational school (e.g. AA/AS/AAS/BA/BS/TSD/APP) or equivalent including 2-5 years of pipeline electrical maintenance experience.
- Must be a Journeyman, or Journeyman Class Electrician, qualified to work on 13,200 volt and below, substation and switchgear equipment.
- General familiarity of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ladder logic, electrical control circuitry (including large motor control), VFD circuitry, protective relays, and similar equipment.
- The ability to assist in the preparation of work scope for maintenance issues, and construction projects. Provides field expertise in electrical equipment specification, equipment repairs (including inspection of vendor/contractor work), and equipment selection in construction and maintenance.
- Able to use and operate all pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).
- Computer literate with basic skills in MS Windows, Word, Excel, email and Internet usage.
- Must be able to work alone and outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license for the state of residence.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by 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.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by 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.