I&E Technician
SPL is growing and we are looking for more great employees like you!
SPL is a globally recognized industry leader in flow assurance, hydrocarbon measurement, characterization, and production analytics. We specialize in third-party services for operators across the hydrocarbon value chain. More than 90 percent of the world’s majors and 85 percent of America’s leading independent operators have used SPL as a trusted partner.
The company combines ISO-certified labs in key basins throughout North America, verifiable test methods, and world-renowned scientists with patented software and digital workflows to bring more confidence and insights to our customers’ data.
We specialize in multiple areas of the value chain:
- Field employees work to calibrate equipment, program and automate systems, and perform instrumentation and equipment work on client sites.
- Lab employees take samples that have been collected in the field and run a multitude of tests for environmental factors and quality of the product. We also have a blending lab that works to create the chemicals that other companies use to calibrate their analytical equipment.
- The Production Analytics team audits existing field structures and design, balances our client’s entire systems, and allocates royalties to maximize profits.
SPL is expanding our footprint internationally in the production, midstream, finished products, and environmental markets. We are also focused on developing industry-leading automation and data analytics tools that will help our customers ensure the integrity of their data.
Position Summary
The I & E Technician must be team oriented, proactive and goal driven. This position is responsible for performing the installation and maintenance of systems while maintaining safety, compliance and applicable codes of standards. Will use independence and judgment to recognize and resolve problems within established policies and procedures and is accountable for the quality, timeliness and accuracy of own work.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide support across the company by ensuring all existing and new facilities are electrically safe compliant with applicable codes and standards, reliable and efficient;
- Maintain safe and reliable operations by performing installation, inspection calibration, configuration, maintenance, diagnostics, associated documentation, technical support, and training;
- Support covers a broad spectrum of RTU’s, EFM’s, radios, motor controls, pneumatic controls, AC/DC controls, instrumentation and various communication protocols;
- Applies electrical construction techniques and standard instrument installation techniques;
- Takes a logical approach to troubleshooting;
- Applies solid working knowledge and experience to solve moderately complex problems with supervision and working closely with the customer with good communication skills;
- Begins to develop own ideas and to plan own work with overall project plan or general direction from supervision;
- Work as a team member, sharing responsibility for tasks or objectives and communicate routinely with individuals and/or groups to exchange, verify and coordinate information;
- Seek technical and developmental guidance from mentors
- Run SS tubing and/or rigid conduit
- Test pneumatic safety systems
- Comply with all required safety procedures and processes;
- Mentor associate technicians and provide guidance to less experienced employees;
- Complete assigned tasks with moderate supervision;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical;
- Two years of relevant experience;
- Competent understanding of electricity and electrical theory;
- Competent understanding of pneumatic safety systems and running SS tubing;
- Thorough understanding of the tools required for the job;
- Proficient computer skills, including communications protocols, Microsoft Office standard version, and applicable device software applications · Familiar with many types of HSE processes, terminology and equipment;
- Valid Journeyman’s license preferred for the electrical side;
- Understand, edit and maintain wiring diagrams and P&ID’s;
- Ability to recognize and repair malfunctions;
- Ability to recognize and develop solutions;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned duties;
- Ability to assimilate information instruction readily;
- Driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine;
- Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms;
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances;
- Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time;
- Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion;
- Technicians may be exposed to hazardous noise levels at work sites on an occasional basis;
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less);
- Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature;
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects;
- Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers;
- Technicians must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, safety glasses, hard hats, safety boots, and ear plugs/muffs.