Instrument and Electrical Technician at The Global Edge Consultants

Job Title: Instrument and Electrical Technician

Location: Pasadea, Texas

Type of Role: Contract

The Global Edge Consultants is an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. Our team is currently looking for a Project Scheduler.

Position Overview

Our team is currently looking for an Instrument/Electrical Technician for a client in the Oil and Gas industry.

The I&E Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and reliable operation of instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Safety and Compliance:

• Participate in Life Critical Safety program and adhere to all safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Follow process safety management practices and report any deficiencies.
• Work in compliance with standard operating/maintenance procedures, including safe work permits, energy control isolation, confined space entry, hot work, and safety inspections.
• Understand and apply plant safety rules, company safety policies, and governmental regulations, including Food Safety, FDA, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), and environmental compliance.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot and resolve instrument, electrical, and control system problems.
• Execute work orders, identify and enter maintenance activities in Maximo CMMS.
• Perform and improve the facility’s Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) preventive maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and analyzers; keep records up to date.
• Maintain equipment records in CMMS and written formats.

Documentation and Improvement:

• Suggest improvements for plant safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Maintain facility documentation (P&ID, loop sheets, spec sheets) for approved changes.
• Assist with root cause analysis and help maintain equipment manuals.

Contractor Oversight:

• Work with and monitor contractors to ensure the quality of their work.

General Duties:

• Rack in/out breakers and switchgear as needed.
• Perform routine equipment inspections following Reliability Center standards.
• Stay familiar with Reliability, Maintenance, and corporate standards.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the I&E Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS):

Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 

• 2-year instrumentation certificate preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) systems.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and analyzers.
• Maximo CMMS experience is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as needed, including holidays and weekends.
• Demonstrate understanding of all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) issues associated with the facility.

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.