SPL is a globally recognized industry leader in flow assurance, hydrocarbon measurement, characterization, and production analytics. We specialize in third-party services for operators across the hydrocarbon value chain. More than 90 percent of the world’s majors and 85 percent of America’s leading independent operators have used SPL as a trusted partner.

The company combines ISO-certified labs in key basins throughout North America, verifiable test methods, and world-renowned scientists with patented software and digital workflows to bring more confidence and insights to our customers’ data.

We specialize in multiple areas of the value chain:

• Field employees work to calibrate equipment, program and automate systems, and perform instrumentation and equipment work on client sites.
• Lab employees take samples that have been collected in the field and run a multitude of tests for environmental factors and quality of the product. We also have a blending lab that works to create the chemicals that other companies use to calibrate their analytical equipment.
• The Production Analytics team audits existing field structures and design, balances our client’s entire systems, and allocates royalties to maximize profits.

SPL is expanding our footprint internationally in the production, midstream, finished products, and environmental markets. We are also focused on developing industry-leading automation and data analytics tools that will help our customers ensure the integrity of their data.

Job Summary:

The I & E Technician must be team oriented, proactive and goal driven. This position is responsible for performing the installation and maintenance of systems while maintaining safety, compliance and applicable codes of standards. Will use independence and judgment to recognize and resolve problems within established policies and procedures and is accountable for the quality, timeliness and accuracy of own work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support across the company by ensuring all existing and new facilities are electrically safe compliant with applicable codes and standards, reliable and efficient;
• Maintain safe and reliable operations by performing installation, inspection calibration, configuration, maintenance, diagnostics, associated documentation, technical support, and training;
• Support covers a broad spectrum of RTU’s, EFM’s, radios, motor controls, pneumatic controls, AC/DC controls, instrumentation and various communication protocols;
• Applies electrical construction techniques and standard instrument installation techniques;
• Takes a logical approach to troubleshooting;
• Applies solid working knowledge and experience to solve moderately complex problems with supervision and working closely with the customer with good communication skills;
• Begins to develop own ideas and to plan own work with overall project plan or general direction from supervision;
• Work as a team member, sharing responsibility for tasks or objectives and communicate routinely with individuals and/or groups to exchange, verify and coordinate information;
• Seek technical and developmental guidance from mentors
• Run SS tubing and/or rigid conduit
• Test pneumatic safety systems
• Comply with all required safety procedures and processes;
• Mentor associate technicians and provide guidance to less experienced employees;
• Complete assigned tasks with moderate supervision;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years of relevant experience;
• Competent understanding of electricity and electrical theory;
• Competent understanding of pneumatic safety systems and running SS tubing;
• Thorough understanding of the tools required for the job;
• Proficient computer skills, including communications protocols, Microsoft Office standard version, and applicable device software applications · Familiar with many types of HSE processes, terminology and equipment;
• Valid Journeyman’s license preferred for the electrical side;
• Understand, edit and maintain wiring diagrams and P&ID’s;
• Ability to recognize and repair malfunctions;
• Ability to recognize and develop solutions;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned duties;
• Ability to assimilate information instruction readily;
• Driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record.

Education:

Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical.

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires 20% travel.

Work Schedule:

This position will work 8 hours, Monday – Friday in the Floresville, TX office. This position is subject to overtime availability.

SPL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

SPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.