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Full-time, Regular
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I&E Technician

3/21/2026

This role provides instrument and electrical technical support, focusing on repairing, installing, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance on control systems, SCADA, and related equipment in gas and liquid facilities. Essential duties include maintaining I&E components, diagnosing PLCs/DCS systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory testing and documentation requirements.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE: USAC), based in Dallas, TX, completed its IPO in January 2013. Founded in 1998, USAC is a growth-oriented MLP that is one of the largest U.S. independent providers of natural gas compression, based on total fleet horsepower of nearly 4 million as of August 2018. USAC operates an infrastructure-oriented asset base that generates stable cash flows underpinned by high utilization rates. USAC provides compression services to the midstream energy sector, primarily in the shales and unconventional resource plays, which have lower producing pressures than conventional reservoirs and where demand is about three times that in conventional areas. USAC also provides gas lift compression services in artificial oil recovery. USAC employs a customer-oriented business philosophy in partnering with a diverse customer base, which is comprised of producers, processors, gatherers and transporters of natural gas and crude oil.
About the Role

 

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

 
 
Summary: 
 

This position provides instrument and electrical technical support to construction, plant facilities and field operations.  The position will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on control systems, natural gas compression or pump stations, SCADA, and other equipment contained within gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. Additionally, this position will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems such as PLCs or DCS and other similar equipment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below: 

  • Install, diagnose, and maintain SCADA systems, plant, pipeline, and compressor instrument and electrical equipment components with all job duties and responsibilities executed in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software
  • Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process or safety controls
  • Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID’s
  • Test, calibrate, and document plant and compressor station control and safety devices per DOT 192, DOT 193, DOT 195 or applicable PSM 1910 requirements and ensure frequencies of required preventative maintenance task are kept current
  • Participate in call out/on call requirements
  • Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives
  • Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas turbine or skid unit control systems)
  • Provide work direction, oversight, and inspect other work provided by third party contractors
  • Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified employees
  • Provide accurate written and electronic reporting
  • Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
  • Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

 



Required Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
  • Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
  • Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
  • Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Required Qualifications:
  • Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
  • Ability to maintain motor controls, relay logic, RTU's, I&E associated end-devices
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Outlook and Word
  • Experience using software to troubleshoot, design, or configure control solutions specific to In Touch Wonderware or Factory Talk, Allen Bradley RSLogix, or Delta V
  • Extensive knowledge of DOT 192  DOT 193, and DOT 195, as it pertains to required testing and documentation for plants, compressor stations, pipelines, and/or facilities as required
  • Demonstrated understanding of the National Electric Code and OSHA 1910 as it relates to electrical systems
Preferred Qualifications:
  • State Electrical License
  • Associates Degree in Instrumentation
  • Related software and system certifications (i.e. Factory Talk, Delta V, etc.)
Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  1. Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
  2. Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet.  Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
  3. Working conditions may include confined spaces
  4. Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
  5. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment
  6. Reliable attendance at work
  7. Occasional overnight travel may be required

 
Key Skills
SCADA SystemsPneumatic InstrumentsIntelligent InstrumentsElectrical Distribution SystemsMotor Control GearPLCDCSP&ID'sDOT 192DOT 193DOT 195PSM 1910Lockout/TagoutESD SystemsGas Turbine Control SystemsTroubleshooting
Categories
EnergyEngineeringTradesConstruction
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits401(k) MatchProfit SharingPTO
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