Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Plains is looking for a self-motivated Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support our Sherwood Park and area facilities.

The E&I Technician provides electrical and instrumentation support to Plains assets through the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of designated equipment and systems. They are responsible for performing scheduled and non-scheduled work tasks in the field at tank farms, pump stations, facilities, , as well as office locations.

This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.  This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Performance of all E&I Technician responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.

• Works independently; receives minimal guidance, usually determines own work priorities.

• Maintains calibration equipment and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.

• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on control devices (e.g., flow, temperature, pressure, level) referencing vendor manuals.

• Maintains safety and process monitoring systems and resolves abnormal conditions using vendor manual recommendations.

• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on DC and AC generators referencing vendor manuals guidelines and applicable codes.

• Conducts required instrumentation preventative maintenance tasks on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines; confirms operation of control devices and vibration equipment.

• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on all control valve types referencing vendor manual guidelines, company guidelines and applicable codes.

• Services hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators and resolves abnormal conditions (e.g., contaminated oil, wear, seal leakage) referencing vendor manual guidelines.

• Completes facility safety checks, notes and reports abnormal conditions, and troubleshoots if necessary.

• Responsible for communicating problem areas and recommendations to the appropriate level.

• Responsible for ensuring that safety, regulatory, and operation integrity policies are followed.

• Performs routine operations and maintenance functions

• Participates in non-regular maintenance work.

• Participates in responding to emergency situations and repairs.

• Responsible for assisting in the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program; preventative, predictive and corrective, organizing, modifying, recording, and updating PMs as assigned.

• Participates in construction projects and planning, turnaround planning, installing and commissioning, and other special assignments or projects within terminals and pipelines.

• Interacts and directs contractors as required.

• Responsible for responding to all applicable breakdown and emergency equipment failures.

• Responds to emergency events and initiates spill response as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred to hold dual tickets in Electrical and Instrumentation technology.

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience at the prior level.

• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to read and comprehend electrical drawings, pipeline maps, other technical drawings / schematics, and technical operational manuals, and perform load studies, and related calculations.

• Must know electrical code requirements and specifications associated with pipeline / facility operations as well as all applicable federal, state, and provincial government regulations.

• Preferred to have experience or training with medium/high voltage electrical systems and switchgear.

• Should be trained in all types of protective devices associated with pipeline operations, including mechanical and solid-state protective relays, breakers, motor windings, RTDs, temperature transmitters and vibration sensors/recorders, and associated devices.

• Proficient at installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing basic industrial electrical systems.

• Proficiency in working with flow computers, UPS system inverters, and back-up battery system maintenance.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of motor starters/capacitors, field tank gauges, transmitters, relay-controlled field devices, LACT units and associated timers and controls.

• Proficient in safe work practices and procedures (e.g., how to identify site-specific PPE, perform confined space entry, report incidents, describe site specific hazards (e.g., asbestos, benzene, silica, nitrogen, heat and cold stress, noise, radiation), and safely handle materials at the work site).

• Must have basic computer skills:  Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc.

• Must have an outstanding safety record.

• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.                

• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract in the job posting province. No concerns operating vehicle with driver monitoring system.

• Permanent residency within a 100KM Radius of Sherwood Park facility

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

• PLC programming experience would be considered a definite asset #Plains  

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

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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