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.

What Will Put You Ahead

• One or more years of work experience working with industrial and electronic equipment that may include (motors, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow meters, and PLC equipment)
• One or more years of experience with electrical troubleshooting, including the ability to understand and interpret electrical and P&ID drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of and experience applying the National Electric Code
• 5 or more years of work experience installing and maintaining electrical starters, switch gear, and VFD's from 480 Vac through 4160 Vac
• Experience working with Schneider Automation PLC and HMI equipment and configuration software
• 5 or more years of work experience programming and/or configuring PLC's, flow computers, and SCADA communication devices
• Experience working with Omni
• Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Science Degree
• Active Electrical License in the state of Minnesota

For this role, we anticipate paying $35- $43per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.