Technician, I & E (Bloomfield, NM)

The I & E Technician modifies, repairs, or overhauls electronic, electrical equipment and controls.  Applies knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with gas reciprocating compressors, centrifugal pumps, Solar gas turbines, generators, and controls.
• Run conduit, pull wire, change motors, maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls. 
• Maintain, modify and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize operating costs. 
• Maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration, and temperature monitors). 
• The ability to read P&ID’s, electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot field instrumentation.  Pressure, Temperature, and Flow transmitters, control valves,
• Update & red-line electrical drawings.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, (up to 4160 volts) variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power supplies, (UPS) air/fuel controllers, & relay panel controls.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment.
• Provide training and technical support.  

• 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.
• The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is 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 a energy related industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required.
• The 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