Technician, I & E (High Voltage)

EPCO - Mont Belvieu, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Mont Belvieu, TX

Real Estate

About the position

The Technician, I & E (High Voltage) at Epco, Inc. is responsible for modifying, repairing, and overhauling electronic and electrical equipment and controls. This role involves troubleshooting control systems and complex equipment, maintaining and installing instrumentation and electrical components, and ensuring the safe operation of various systems within the energy sector. The technician will work both indoors and outdoors, often in industrial settings, and must be able to handle physical demands associated with the job.

Responsibilities

• Modify, repair, or overhaul electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Participate in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with gas recips and turbines, generators, process plants, dehydration, control and pump stations, and gas chromatography.
• Run conduit, pull wire, change motors, and maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Maintain advanced monitoring devices such as gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration, and temperature monitors.
• Read and interpret P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings.
• Update electrical drawings and install, troubleshoot, and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, and panel boards.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
• Provide training and technical support.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred.
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and familiarity with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC is required.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
• A minimum of 5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience is required, preferably in an energy-related industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, prioritize, and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders in a professional manner is required.
• Ability to modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues and completing tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrates conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the energy sector is preferred.
• Certification in safety procedures related to electrical work is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development