Job Description
Job Location: TEP Rocky Mountain - Parachute, CO 81635
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $41.00 - $46.00 Hourly
Position Summary
I & E Technician III is a senior level position that serves as the primary technical resource for instrumentation, control systems, and automation across Flywheel Energy operations. Working with a high degree of independence, the technician leads complex projects, drives the development and continuous improvement of maintenance and calibration programs, and mentors Technician I and II personnel. This role requires deep expertise in field instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, and electrical systems, and may include responsibility for project coordination and technical standards development.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation & Commissioning: Lead installation and commissioning of complex instrumentation and control system projects; develop and review loop diagrams, I/O schedules, and commissioning documentation; ensure accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.
- Maintenance & Calibration Program Ownership: Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive maintenance and calibration programs; analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements; ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (API, ISA).
- Troubleshooting: Serve as a technical resource for complex, multi system failures involving PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, field instruments, and electrical systems; apply advanced diagnostic techniques and mentor others in structured root cause analysis.
- Electrical Systems: Efficient with design, review, and installation of low and medium voltage electrical systems; ensure hazardous area classification requirements are met; review electrical drawings.
- Documentation & Standards: Own and maintain the instrumentation and controls documentation library including as built drawings, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, and control narratives; develop and enforce site standards for documentation quality.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and structured development for Technician I and II personnel; deliver coaching and identify training needs; act as a subject matter expert for operations and engineering teams.
- Safety & Compliance: Champion site safety culture; lead JSA development and pre job safety briefings for high risk tasks; participate in incident investigations and corrective action development; ensure ongoing compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA regulations, and API standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in maintenance workflows, calibration practices, and control system performance; contribute to capital project scoping and execution.
- Culture: Embody Flywheel values — lead by example, foster accountability, and build a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Act as a culture carrier for the Automation & Controls team.
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications
- 7 10 years of hands on experience in industrial instrumentation, automation, or electrical work in an oil and gas environment.
- Advanced proficiency in process instrumentation including 4–20 mA, HART, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, and digital bus protocols.
- Demonstrated experience with Emerson FB107, Emerson FB3000 and ABB (G3, G4, G5) platforms, including basic program review and modification.
- Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior technicians.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel to field sites.
Preferred
Qualifications
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II or III, or equivalent professional certification.
- Demonstrated experience independently programming or modifying PLC and SCADA systems in an operational environment.
- Experience with Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Siemens, or ABB PLC platforms including online program modification.
- Advanced SCADA platform experience (Ignition) including project level configuration and scripting.
- Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
- Comfortable working at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
- Weekends, Holidays and Callouts required to support operational needs.
