Specialist – Electrical

Minimum Requirements

·         B.S. degree in electrical / electronic / instrument control technology or 2-year associates/Technical degree with equivalent with 6+ years of pipeline operations, maintenance, engineering and design experience related to area of expertise.

·         Minimum of 6 years related experience in pipeline and/or refinery environment.

·         Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes.

·         Ability to develop and present multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.

·         Strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills.

·         Experience developing piping, instrument and electrical diagrams.

·         Must have well developed PC skills, (Microsoft Office: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, MS Project, etc.)

·         Experience/knowledge on switch gear, Motors, Transformer, Protective relays and VFD, preferred manufacturer Allan Bradley, GE, EATON, Siemens, ABB, Schneide.

·         Experience/Knowledge of Gateway devices; Prosoft, Redline and Digi etc. and communication protocol like Modbus, TCP IP.

·         Must be a strong team leader as well as active member.

·         Travel with in regional geographic area to and from individual pipeline sites is required.

Preferred Experience:

·         This position commands a wide range of knowledge and experience in dealing with a variety of electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.

·         The position requires the ability to balance multiple pipelines job/projects simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs.

·         Must be able to set up and work within operation teams; follow established department workflow processes; provide clear direction to Local ops, contractors, construction managers, field technicians and support personnel.

·         Emphasis is on safety, operations, budget and schedule.

·         Knowledge of AB Control Logix programming, HMI interface software and DCS is a plus.

·         ETAP or SKM or similar electrical software knowledge is a plus.

·         Experience dealing with Utility companies for power requirements/issues to improve incoming feed to pipeline station.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of working with Industry Standards and Specifications in the Electric and Power disciplines (NEC, NFPA 70E, Low Voltage <5Kv, Medium Voltage 5kv-15kv).

Working Conditions:

·         The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

·         Usually, normal office working conditions. May require to work evenings, weekends or Holidays.

·         Occasional overnight travel may be required for troubleshooting site issues, projects startup and Commissioning.

·         Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.