What To Expect:This
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician is primarily responsible for the safe operations and maintenance of Company pipeline assets located in and around the geographic area. The position will calibrate and inspect measurement equipment, conduct routine pipeline maintenance, eliminate and report product leaks, seeps, and spills, as well as assist with construction, maintenance and mechanical integrity projects on the pipeline. The position will maintain qualifications and record documentation in accordance with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance.The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician can report to our
Robstown Complex in Corpus Christi, TX or our Victoria, TX office.
*This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier. The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.
What You'll Do:- Perform and provide technical support for installations, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment
- Perform planned maintenance checks and calibration and timely submits appropriate reports
- Assist supervisors in changing technology and budget requirements
- Maintain effective spare parts inventory
- Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative maintenance
- Maintain mechanical skills by attending training sessions and on-the-job training
- Maintain technical and administrative records, including prints and project reports
- Respond to emergencies and participate in emergency response and driving teamwork throughout the area of responsibility
- Supervise, direct, and train contract crews and participating in Safety Action Plans.
- Read and understand P&ID's (process and instrumentation diagrams)
- Preventive maintenance duties and installation assignments of electronic and control equipment and recommend remedial maintenance as required
- Perform periodic and emergency overhauls and reconditioning of equipment including, but not limited to: remote transmitter units, controller, product identification devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable logic controllers, fire detectors, temperature monitors, vibration monitors, regulated power supplies, frequency to D.C. converters, metering circuits, pressure and temperature transmitters,24VDC and 120VAC relay logic panels, assorted panel meters, electronic tools and test equipment, control valves, instrumentation, control and supervisory equipment
- Operate pertinent safety equipment when performing duties in potentially hazardous areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)
- Interpret, install and troubleshoot instrumentation in accordance with basic PID and electrical/electronic schematics, and make modifications/corrections to the noted schematic
- Routine testing and logging of pipeline safety checks as required by D.O.T. regulations using appropriate tools
- Incumbent normally works alone but at times is required to coordinate work activities with other technicians to make repairs to electronic instrumentation and RTU equipment
- May be requested to inspect or oversee the work of contract employees in the installation or maintenance of electronic instrumentation equipment
- Investigate and diagnose reported difficulties; make repairs and adjustments and restore equipment and facilities to proper operation
- Use various test equipment, measuring devices, hand and power tools and gauges related to the electronic instrumentation field
- As assigned, assists technicians in other disciplines with routine maintenance, repair and installation. In absence of appropriate craftsman, may be required to diagnose problems other than instrumentation in nature and perform minor repairs, informing appropriate supervision
- Responsible to help maintain safe and healthful working conditions by exercising sound judgment, complying with all industry safety regulations and standards, and keep current with changing industry regulation and standards
What You'll Bring - Required:- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must maintain a valid driver's license
- 4 or more years of Oil & Gas experience
- 4 or more years of experience working with electrical power and components, digital and analog circuitry or OMNI flow computer
- Beginner level of proficiency in Windows and with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Windows PC operating system, flow meters, Siemens/Allen Bradley control systems, VFD's & Motor Control circuitry
- Willingness and ability to perform and comply with following, with or without reasonable accommodations:
- To climb up to 50 feet using both inclined and vertical steps/ladders
- To lift up to 45 pounds
- To bend, kneel, knee stand and squat up to 30 minutes at a time, to sit and stand for prolonged periods over 2 hours at a time according to job demands
- To travel up to 15% of the time
- To respond to emergency calls as needed, work overtime on an as-needed basis
- To work outside in harsh weather conditions and to work alone a high percentage of the time
- To work with chemicals and bases and wear personal protective equipment (such as fire-retardant clothing, steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
- To maintain face so that a respirator / face mask can seal properly, i.e. to be clean shaven (facial hair)
What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred:- Associate's degree in Electrical Maintenance, Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics
- Possess or can qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) - information at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
Compensation Range This position has a base salary range of $70,200 - $123,200.
At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.
MidstreamThe Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.
Total RewardsAt Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
To be considered:
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of
08/06/2026.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
