I&E Technician
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Job Description
This position is located at the Galena Park Splitter, a petroleum condensate processing facility. The facility consists of two units which split condensate into its various components, such as light and heavy naphtha, kerosene, diesel and gas oil.
**Position Description:**
The instrument technician should be skilled in maintaining the performance of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement control equipment, as well as valves, hydraulic control panels and single loop controllers. You will be subject to the on\-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled. This position requires a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; the candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill through experience and /or training.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Ensure instrumentation control systems and automation systems are calibrated and functioning properly.
* Accountable for maintaining and safely operating all facility instrumentation, measurement devises and final control elements, such as process control, safety shutdown, fire detection and suppression, gas detection, emergency shutdown, etc.
* Working with facility engineers, the instrument technician will provide input to optimize the systems and ensure appropriate regulatory requirements and records are maintained.
* This position will require the ability to assess, maintain, repair and monitor control, analytical systems, and distributed control systems.
* Successful completion of broad I\&E maintenance tasks
* Maintain the asset safely and in compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
* Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution up to 12\.7 KVA.
* Evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems.
* Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
* Participating in project planning including P\&ID development, Cause \& Effect development, \& Control System design.
* Maintaining SCADA communications systems and programmable logic controllers. (Hardware only)
* Able to troubleshoot using P\&IDs and loop diagrams.
* Calibrates, tests, inspects, operates, troubleshoots and maintains electronic devices (PLCs, DCSs, transmitters, etc.) (Hardware Only)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
* The ability to work independently, as a team leader, or as a team member within the maintenance group.
* Provide oversight of on\-site contractors and provide assurance of competency, safety, and productivity.
* Maintain and update all system documentation including loop diagrams, panel drawings and all relevant discipline control documents.
* Assist in the development of I\&E maintenance procedures and annual I\&E maintenance budgets.
* Continued implementation and enhancement of preventative maintenance programs.
* Continuously optimize, evaluate and effectively use company and contractor resources and personnel.
* Responsible for adding to and maintaining an approved contractor list.
* Analyze purchases and invoices and identify improvement opportunities.
* Handle regulatory issues as required.
* Evaluation of company and contractor safety practices and performance.
* Required to carry a company provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non\-working hours.
* Maintain the CEMS, GC and Sulphur Analyzer.
* Operates a variety of equipment such as cutting torch, forklift, hand tools and electric meters.
* Manage spare/critical parts inventory keeping necessary amounts of inventory in stock to reduce any delays or failures.
* Properly record and complete I\&E maintenance reports and service records.
* Maintain a clean workspace by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, etc.
* Maintain good and open communication with operators, supervision, and managers via radio and other proper means.
* Completion of maintenance inspections, checklists, and PMs.
* Participation in Process Safety Management with a heavy emphasis on Instrument and Electrical integrity.
* Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings.
* Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management.
* Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
* Tasks involve the use of various mechanical, measuring \& testing devices, hand and other tools, computers and other equipment, and driving company vehicles. Duties involve climbing tank ladders, manually opening and closing large valves, regularly lifting 40 to 50 lbs. and occasionally moving or lifting up to 100 lbs., and other physical activities.
* Requires the use of computer / motor\-controlled equipment and / or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and manifolds.
* Uses and prepares various documen
**Position Description:**
The instrument technician should be skilled in maintaining the performance of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement control equipment, as well as valves, hydraulic control panels and single loop controllers. You will be subject to the on\-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled. This position requires a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; the candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill through experience and /or training.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Ensure instrumentation control systems and automation systems are calibrated and functioning properly.
* Accountable for maintaining and safely operating all facility instrumentation, measurement devises and final control elements, such as process control, safety shutdown, fire detection and suppression, gas detection, emergency shutdown, etc.
* Working with facility engineers, the instrument technician will provide input to optimize the systems and ensure appropriate regulatory requirements and records are maintained.
* This position will require the ability to assess, maintain, repair and monitor control, analytical systems, and distributed control systems.
* Successful completion of broad I\&E maintenance tasks
* Maintain the asset safely and in compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
* Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution up to 12\.7 KVA.
* Evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems.
* Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
* Participating in project planning including P\&ID development, Cause \& Effect development, \& Control System design.
* Maintaining SCADA communications systems and programmable logic controllers. (Hardware only)
* Able to troubleshoot using P\&IDs and loop diagrams.
* Calibrates, tests, inspects, operates, troubleshoots and maintains electronic devices (PLCs, DCSs, transmitters, etc.) (Hardware Only)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
* The ability to work independently, as a team leader, or as a team member within the maintenance group.
* Provide oversight of on\-site contractors and provide assurance of competency, safety, and productivity.
* Maintain and update all system documentation including loop diagrams, panel drawings and all relevant discipline control documents.
* Assist in the development of I\&E maintenance procedures and annual I\&E maintenance budgets.
* Continued implementation and enhancement of preventative maintenance programs.
* Continuously optimize, evaluate and effectively use company and contractor resources and personnel.
* Responsible for adding to and maintaining an approved contractor list.
* Analyze purchases and invoices and identify improvement opportunities.
* Handle regulatory issues as required.
* Evaluation of company and contractor safety practices and performance.
* Required to carry a company provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non\-working hours.
* Maintain the CEMS, GC and Sulphur Analyzer.
* Operates a variety of equipment such as cutting torch, forklift, hand tools and electric meters.
* Manage spare/critical parts inventory keeping necessary amounts of inventory in stock to reduce any delays or failures.
* Properly record and complete I\&E maintenance reports and service records.
* Maintain a clean workspace by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, etc.
* Maintain good and open communication with operators, supervision, and managers via radio and other proper means.
* Completion of maintenance inspections, checklists, and PMs.
* Participation in Process Safety Management with a heavy emphasis on Instrument and Electrical integrity.
* Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings.
* Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management.
* Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
* Tasks involve the use of various mechanical, measuring \& testing devices, hand and other tools, computers and other equipment, and driving company vehicles. Duties involve climbing tank ladders, manually opening and closing large valves, regularly lifting 40 to 50 lbs. and occasionally moving or lifting up to 100 lbs., and other physical activities.
* Requires the use of computer / motor\-controlled equipment and / or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and manifolds.
* Uses and prepares various documen
Posted: 2026-02-20