Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

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Flint Hills Resources (FHR) is looking for an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician who would be a part of our Pipeline & Terminals Operations Team.

This individual would office out of our Clearbrook, MN location and will be working/training with several other key Operations Technicians providing support for our Crude Oil and Fuels Pipelines and Terminals in Northern and Central Minnesota.

Within 6-18 months of onboarding and training, this role will be responsible for specification, installation, testing and repair of all types of instrumentation, electrical and electronic equipment used in the operation of crude oil and refined products pipelines, and asphalt oil terminals.

Equipment includes, but not limited to pumps, motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow meters, and programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems in the field.

Other responsibilities may also include measurements, regulatory equipment inspections, and other duties required for daily pipeline and terminal operations.

A successful candidate will have computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn to use proprietary databases, good verbal and written communication skills, and general mechanical and electrical skills.

This role comes with a fully equipped company work truck, technician tools, and uniforms.

This role also offers a flexible 9/80's work schedule, meaning there is the potential for every other Friday off depending on workload.

What You Will Do


* Making sound economic decisions, ensure incident prevention, drive predictable execution, achieve competitive results


* Effectively communicate with others, be receptive of both challenge and feedback


* Being able to work independently or as an effective team member


* Understand and develop relationships with customers, both internal and external


* Must follow safety rules and regulations and promote a positive safety culture

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Must have a valid driver's license


* 2-year technical degree (electrical/instrumentation) OR 3+ years of work experience in the electrical field.


* Willing to travel up to 10%


* Willing to participate in an on-call rotation.


* Willing and able to respond within an approximate 45-minute drive of the terminal in Clearbrook, MN.

Physical Requirements


* Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance; to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl


* Ability and willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety workbooks, etc.

as required)


* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)


* Must be able to adequately hear alarms and other sounds which may include a safety concern.


* Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, in out...