Electrical Instrumentation Technician

About ENI Projects Inc.

ENI Projects Inc. is a dynamic company operating in Texas and New Mexico, serving the oil and gas industry. Based out of Carlsbad, New Mexico, we offer competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement within our organization. We prioritize acquiring top talent in the oil and gas industry, which has proven to be mutually beneficial for both us and our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced I&E technician to join our teams in the West Texas and New Mexico Energy Corridor. The ideal candidate will commission, start-up support, troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment for major industrial clients in the oil and gas industry. This role requires working 4 weeks on with 2 weeks off, plus the option to work additional weeks when requested.

Main Responsibilities

• Installation, Commissioning, Repair, and Maintenance - Install, commission, repair, and maintain various instrumentation equipment associated with industrial processing facilities.
• Experience with Operating Systems - Experience with operating DeltaV and other DCS systems, AMS, Honeywell, Wonderware, Factory Talk, Yokogawa, etc.
• Demonstrated Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques - Demonstrated testing and troubleshooting techniques on all types of transmitters. MVS, LT, FT, PT, TT, LSHH's, LSLL's, ROCs, etc.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Device Communicators - Demonstrated knowledge of device communicators (HART, DE, DTM).
• Understanding of PLCs - Understands PLCs and can translate programmed logic to field actions. Programming experience is considered an asset.
• Troubleshooting Natural Gas Fired Burners - Troubleshoot natural gas fired burners and other combustion equipment such as turbines.
• Testing and Troubleshooting Valves - Demonstrated testing and troubleshooting techniques on all types of valves - process, control, safety and MOVs.
• Gas Detection Calibration - Gas detection calibration of H2S and LEL, including flame detection.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Guided Wave Radar - Experience with configuring and troubleshooting guided wave radar and differential pressure level transmitters.
• Network Architecture and Fiber Optics - Installing and troubleshooting a network architecture, fiber optic, Cat 5 communications and familiarity with SCADA considered an asset.
• Supporting Onsite Vendors - Willing to learn and support onsite vendors with specialized equipment. Including burner management for steam and hot oil, gas chromatograph, refrigeration, compression, vibration, boilers, gas turbines.
• Awareness of Area and Equipment Classifications - Knowledge and understanding of area and equipment classifications (Class,Div).
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance - Install, commission, repair and maintain various electrical equipment associated with industrial processing facilities.
• Operating Switchgear and MCCs - Operate switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, RVSS's, PID controllers, and 3rd party vendor equipment HMIs.
• Motor Control and Testing - Understand all aspects of motor control, testing, troubleshooting and predictive signs of failure.
• AC and DC UPS Installations - Experience with AC and DC UPS installations, operation and testing.
• Main Process Motors and Auxiliary Motors - Understanding of main process motors 480V-4160V and auxiliary motors 120V-208V.
• Power Distribution and Protection Settings - Understand power distribution from (MV) incoming feeders and transformer characteristics to downstream switchgear assemblies, breakers and their associated protection relay philosophy.
• Protection Settings and Relay Philosophy - Knowledge of protection settings including PT and CT operation.
• Racking In and Out Breakers - Experience racking in and out 480V and 5KV breakers in addition to function testing.
• Phase Rotation and Load Identification - Must be able to phase out motors for correct phase rotation and identify the rotation of the load being driven.
• NGR AND HRG Ground Fault Philosophy - Familiar with NGR AND HRG ground fault philosophy.
• Heat Trace Troubleshooting and Installation - Experience with heat trace troubleshooting and proper installation techniques (MI and SR).
• Motor Feeders and Distribution Feeders - Demonstrate testing practices on motor feeders and distribution feeders including parallel runs and cable bus.
• NEC & CEC Rules and Interpretation - Fundamental comprehension of the NEC & CEC rules and apply them for inspection purposes.
• Reading and Interpreting Drawings - Proficient with reading and interpreting drawings including P&ID's, electrical schematics, loop drawings, single line, power and control drawings, PFDs and construction IFCs.
• Driving to Remote Sites - Driving to remote sites with limited directions and signage.
• Quarterly Inspections on Tools and Calibration Equipment - Quarterly inspections on tools and all calibration equipment and report any defects for replacements immediately.
• I&E Technicians Attributes - I&E Technicians attributes should include punctuality, arriving to work fit for duty and ready for action, participation in the Company's safety program is mandatory and maintain a safety conscience attitude, adoption of the Company's core values on and off the job, responsible in maintaining assigned trucks and care for company property, effective communication skills with our clients including operators, managers, engineering and other trades, familiarity with industrial gas processing facility, chemical treating units, and heating/cooling systems, ability to make time sensitive decisions with certainty and yet knowing when to ask for help, proven time management skills, works well with others in a fast paced, and at times, high stress environment, likewise have an experienced skillset to work alone on remote sites, willing to jump from light construction - maintenance - commissioning, in both instrumentation and electrical work, proficient computer skills and knowledge in using Microsoft Office and blue beam, a keen interest in various control systems and actively engages in challenges while delivering solutions, can follow a supervisor's direction, while at the same time share knowledge freely and train, must maintain a positive attitude and patience towards problem solving on legacy equipment, clear communication skills in English, written and verbal.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the instrumentation or electrical field in the oil and gas industry.
• Must hold a valid Journeyman Instrumentation Technician or Journeyman Electrician certificate.
• Valid drivers license
• Previous commissioning and start up experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Capable of working well with a team or as the only technician for any given size facility.
• History of, or certification in Arc Flash training. CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E.
• Confident with safely testing voltage and current on live circuits.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime hours in all weather conditions.
• Able to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Able to legally work in the United States and qualify for a work Visa.

Salary and Compensation Package

$180k-$210k CAD annually.