National Grid

Instrument Technician - LNG

National Grid$80K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering.
  • Over 3.5 years of electrical experience with knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
  • Valid driver's license with a history aligning with National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
  • Ability to pass a written aptitude exam and hands-on Plate exam.
  • Capability to safely ascend and descend tank stairs as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex diagnostic, maintenance, repair, and installation on various control systems and instrumentation.
  • Communicate effectively with Supervisor regarding system conditions and corrective actions.
  • Utilize specialized software tools for maintaining operational reliability of plants.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of plant processes for troubleshooting instrumentation issues.
  • Adjust, calibrate, and install various gas system instruments including electronic circuitry.
  • Provide training and guidance to team members and assist in the construction of specialized systems.
  • Use basic tools and diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting tasks.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for overtime based on departmental needs.
  • Potential for career progression through performance and educational achievement.
  • Support for maintaining all required LNG qualifications and physicals.
Full Job Description
CLASSIFICATION: LNG Instrument Technician DEPARTMENT: Gas Network Operations SECTION: Long Island LNG Key Accountabilities DUTIES: Perform the highest level of diagnostic, maintenance, repair, and installation work on plant instrumentation, automatic control equipment, telemetric measurement systems, SCADA, DCS, BOP, and related control systems. Cryogenic liquid equipment, pneumatic equipment, AC/DC equipment up to 4KV, pressure relief valves. Work from high heights, vaults and manholes. Work independently with minimal supervision, effectively communicating diagnostic findings, system conditions, inventories, and recommended corrective actions to the Supervisor. Utilize MAXIMO, OT PAWS, Beamex, CMX and programs, technology needed to continue plants safe and reliability operation. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of all plant processes and cycles to diagnose instrumentation and control system issues and implement corrective actions without jeopardizing plant operations. Adjusting, repairing, calibrating and installing all types of gas system instruments including solid state electronic circuitry. Provide instruction, guidance, and on-the-job training to other Instrumentation Section personnel, as assigned. Assist in the construction and installation of specialized instrumentation and control systems by interpreting electrical schematics, control logic diagrams, sketches, and related documentation. Perform maintenance, repair, and related duties as assigned to support safe and reliable plant operations. Use of basic tools and digital/analog diagnostic equipment including but not limited to multi meters, meggers, HART tool. Qualifications APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. EDUCATION: Applicants must possess an Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Technology, or Electrical Engineering in order to be considered for the position. EXPERIENCE: More than three and one-half years of electrical experience and general working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment Valid Driver's License required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy Pass Field Assessment Test NOTE: Requires passing written aptitude exam and hands on Plate exam administered by L&D. Applicants will be required to demonstrate ability to ascend and descend the tank stairs as this is required as part of their daily tasks. Progression is based on satisfactory job performance and successful completion of specific educational courses. In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements. Employees must maintain all LNG qualifications, Physicals and Fire School requirements. More Information Pay Rate: $ 38.75 an hour Location: Holtsville, Long Island

About National Grid

National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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23,500 employees
Market Cap
$44 billion
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Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion

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