Job Description

IES is looking for an Instrumentation & Electrical Mechanic to join our team! Under the general supervision of the IC&E Team Lead, the I&E Mechanic role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and automation systems as well as installing, testing and commissioning new equipment. The successful candidate embraces positive change and is committed to help further advance our safety and reliability culture at Island Energy Services.

Desired competencies include: proven Electrical or Instrumentation skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ideal candidate must be able to establish priorities under tight deadlines and have a proven track record as a motivated, self-starter who can work on multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment. Incumbent is expected to have sound knowledge of electrical systems and hazards. Prior relevant experience in refinery, manufacturing industries are preferred.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum five years of industrial or relevant trade (Electrical or Instrumentation) or fueling and fuel storage facilities experience.

Desired Experience

• Journeyman Electrical or Contractor License

 Skills

• Ability to uphold to strict ethical standards: integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Ability to maintain automated and manual record keeping systems.
• Ability to work in process and shop environments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to evaluate information and exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Strong sense of team spirit and ability to transfer it to others.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information as appropriate.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and customer relations.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

 Other Requirements

• Willingness to commit to The Island Way (IES core values of): Kīnāʻole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Hoʻohana
• Pass background check including periodic job-related physical abilities testing as required.
• This is a safety sensitive position and random drug testing is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including: full body coveralls, protective footwear, hard hats, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.
• Ability to wear all types of respirators.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Willingness to devote the time as needed to meet packet and task deadlines.
• Willingness to maintain or increase skills.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC within sixty days of hire.
• Willing to support a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Instrumentation

Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation on new or existing plant equipment including:

• Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters (e.g., Rosemount, Honeywell, Micro Motion)
• Tank gauging systems (e.g., radar or servo gauges)
• Gas detection systems, and emergency shutdown (ESD) systems
• Pneumatic actuated valves, Motor Operated valves (MOV), and solenoids.
• P&ID diagrams

Electrical Systems

Responsible for new installation as well as performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment including:

• 4kV and 480V switchgear and circuit breakers.
• 4kV and 480V Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Install/maintain motor starters and overloads
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Lighting panels, transformers, and grounding systems.
• Cathodic protection systems on pipelines and storage tanks.
• Isolate and de-energize electrical equipment (up to and including 2.4kV and 480V) in accordance with plant LOTO procedures and safe work practices, including verifying zero energy state and installing protective grounds as applicable.
• Repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts.

Control Systems

Ability to understand basic control system architecture and integrated systems such as:

• PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Triconex, GE RX3i)
• DeltaV DCS
• Tank overfill protection and Pipeline leak detection systems
• Wiring of Marshalling cabinets
• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and SCADA interface equipment.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Use diagnostic and test equipment, including:
  • Multifunction calibrators (e.g., Fluke 754)
• Megohmmeters, loop testers, and multimeters
• HART communicators and field communicators
• Perform field and bench testing/repairs, including:
• Replacing circuit boards, sensors, and wiring harnesses
• Servicing instrument air systems, tubing, and fittings
• Cleaning and lubricating mechanical components
• Consult manufacturers’ manuals, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control narratives to determine appropriate test procedures and maintenance protocols.
• Advise and coordinate with process operators and control room personnel during commissioning, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.

Calibration & Documentation

• Calibrate instruments and control loops per manufacturer specifications and internal calibration intervals using traceable standards.
• Maintain accurate calibration and maintenance records in CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo).

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct and document formal risk assessments, including:
  • Job Safety Analyses (JSA)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) verifications
• Electrical arc flash risk assessments (per NFPA 70E)
• Ensure compliance with company safety and environmental policies, OSHA regulations, NEC codes, and industry best practices (API, ISA, IEEE).
• Support plant operations during turnarounds, shutdowns, and emergencies, including after-hours callouts and participation in the emergency response team if applicable.
• Consult with and advise process operators.
• Adherence to IES Safe Work Practices policy

Training & Development

Participate in and complete structured I&E training programs covering:

• Electrical safety and control systems
• Hazardous area classification (e.g., Class I Div 1)
• NFPA/NEC compliance

OTHER DUTIES

• Proactively updates and maintains operating standards, emergency procedures and any other documents as needed.
• Performs a variety of special assignments as needed within the scope of the position.
• Teamwork – Works effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of the IES workforce in actions, words, and deeds.
• Maintains commitment to a high standard of safety, comply with all safety laws and IES safety policies/rules and report actual and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel to further IES core value of safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the incumbent physical requirements are:

• Occasional field visits or terminal walkthroughs may require walking on uneven surfaces and exposure to an outdoor environment under various weather conditions including but not limited to: rain, wind, sunlight, heat, changes in temperature and strong odors.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of times on hard and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to drive through traffic conditions including but not limited to; highways, commercial and rural areas.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment safely. Vision and depth perception are required.
• Ability to bend, carry, push, pull, stoop, squat, twist and kneel in sometimes narrow spaces.
• Ability to work unaccompanied at a steady work pace for extended shifts of 8-10 hours or more, as assigned.

 

Compensation

Island Energy Services offers a competitive salary that commensurate with qualifications and experience. IES also offers a generous benefits package to include comprehensive health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401k plus employer matching, supplemental voluntary insurance options, etc.

This is a negotiated union position, and the starting hourly pay rate is $42.45/hour. The position may progress through on the job training to the position of I&E Mechanic level.

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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