EIC Controls Technician

Our USGO Heartland-Badger South team is seeking a multi-skilled team-oriented Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting maintaining and operating natural gas compressor station and meter station control systems measurement equipment and related facilities.

This individual must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and possess strong problem-solving communication and decision-making skills. This position is overtime eligible and extended work hours may occasionally be required without advance notice including nights weekends and holidays.

• Install commission test repair and maintain compressor stations meter stations communication systems and other pipeline-related facilities.
• Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas and electrically driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot operate maintain calibrate and repair various types of electronic electrical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Perform control and monitoring maintenance activities on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
• Maintain power systems process controls programmable logic controllers (PLCs) electric generation equipment microwave multiplex equipment and orifice meters.
• Assemble install test and maintain instrumentation electrical and electronic wiring equipment apparatus and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems equipment and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify and correct failures.
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers transformers and other electrical components.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards defects or necessary repairs while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters voltmeters frequency generators and oscilloscopes.
• Install start up maintain and repair measurement and regulation equipment including:
  • Meters
  • Recording gauges
  • Flow computers
  • LCEM units
  • Transmitters
  • Relief valves
  • Regulators
  • Valve actuators
  • Pneumatic and digital controllers
  • Filtration devices
  • Odorizers
  • Gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
• Perform diagnostic testing calibration accuracy testing and equipment replacement using tools such as Hart Communicators and Fluke meters.
• Prepare and maintain DOT-auditable records for inspections calibrations odorant testing equipment changes relief valve testing and gas quality analysis.
• Maintain technical documentation including blueprints schematics line diagrams technical manuals and operating procedures and serve as a technical resource for facility personnel.
• Coordinate with field personnel to schedule and route gas flow during maintenance activities and emergency repairs to ensure uninterrupted customer service.
• Perform pipeline locating activities through the Wisconsin One Call Center and conduct valve maintenance.
• Complete work orders enter data into job plans create new work orders and maintain records within SAP.
• Carry a company-issued cell phone and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated work experience in a related industry.
• Thorough understanding of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and related software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with controls measurement systems and instrumentation including pressure temperature flow gas and fire detection systems pressure-regulating equipment and valve operators.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree with coursework in engine maintenance electricity electronics or a related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Bristol control systems.
• Thorough understanding of test equipment used to maintain control systems.
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves transmitters switches and regulators.
• Experience using gas measurement testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Medium-voltage electrical experience involving switchgear variable frequency drives (VFDs) transformers and other equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units.

Candidates must be able to:

• Maintain a valid drivers license and safe driving record.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and work extended hours or weeks during emergency response situations.
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments meetings or training including occasional overnight stays.
• Work in varying weather conditions extreme temperatures and confined or restricted workspaces.

Driving a motor vehicle is an essential function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment the Company will conduct a motor vehicle record review for candidates applying to positions where driving is an essential job function.