Offshore Technician I & E Trainee

Key Duties:

• Assists in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Helps troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment, gas turbine, generators, and gas chromatography.
• Runs conduit, pulls wire, changes motors and maintains lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• Helps maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors).
• Is able to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings; interprets plant electrical diagrams.
• Helps install, troubleshoot and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc.
• Assists in helping perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC.
• General knowledge of USCG/MMS/DOT regulations, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
• Must have the ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Candidate will be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Strong math and logic skills including ability to troubleshoot program PLC and other computer based operations systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Candidate must have good organizational skills.
• This is a 14/14 offshore position within the Genesis Energy Offshore Pipeline Division with normal offshore flight operations departing from Houma, LA.

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to hr@genlp.com.