Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
On-siteBoise, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment including instrumentation, MCCs, motors, switchgear, VFDs, MOVs, HVAC systems, and related components. Install, program, and commission PLCs, communication systems, and HMIs. Inspect, test, and calibrate instrumentation and control systems to ensure reliability. Provide electrical support for operations and projects, including technical input and scope development. Develop and execute equipment lockouts and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Complete required documentation such as work orders, calibration sheets, material requests, and drawing updates. Consult manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to develop maintenance and testing procedures. Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, complete mandatory training, and uphold Plains' safety culture. Participate in on-call rotation to support emergency response and maintenance needs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Journeyman Electrician License
- Proficient in English
- basic math skills
- Strong communication skills
- ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
- ability to complete computer-based training
- Ability to complete Haz‐Mat and required safety training
- willingness to obtain additional certifications as needed
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to respond to callouts for coverage and emergencies
- Authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment
- Valid state driver's license
- driving record acceptable to the company and its insurers
- Satisfactory background check
- references
- compliance with Plains' Drug & Alcohol Policy
- including pre‐employment testing
- on‐call requirement
Desired Qualifications
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist (EIT)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Experience in gas plants
- refineries
- pipelines
- oilfield environments
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems
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