Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job Type:Regular

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane. 

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time. 

Plains is currently looking to add an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Operations team at our Bumstead, Arizona, facility. #plains

Responsibilities :

• Perform repairs, calibration, and maintenance on plant electrical and instrumentation equipment in a safe, timely, and cost effective manner;
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation, including PLC control systems;
• Ability to interact and work effectively with both internal staff members and a contract workforce;
• Interface closely with Operations to coordinate electrical and instrument repairs and calibrations;
• Willingness to learn plant processes and operations;
• Ability to track and order inventory to ensure reasonable levels of critical parts and components are in stock.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Grade XII education:
• 10 years hands-on electrical and instrumentation background, with preference given to candidates with dual ticket experience;
• Prior gas plant, refinery, or oilfield experience is required, preferably in an LGP facility;
• Experience with PLC’s, SCADA, DCS, and other control systems;
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of MS Word/Excel and e-mail;
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required;
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance;
• Self starter with a “can do” attitude;
• Team player with desire to work within a safety and goal orientated workforce;
• Valid Driver’s License is a condition of employment.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program . As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 Plains Sustainability Report .

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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