Electrical and Mechanical Specialist (E&M 1)

Job Description:

The Electrical & Mechanical (E&M 1) position provides maintenance work in addition to supporting field operations for the Dubuque Pipeline which is operated by BP US Terminal and Pipelines (T&P). The E&M 1 role is a multi-craft position focused on electrical and mechanical duties. This role will primarily be required to perform Operations, Maintenance and Damage Prevention duties.

This position will be centrally located at our Oregon Station in Oregon Illinois. In addition, the position will support other Dubuque pipeline facilities located in Illinois.

To be considered for employment, candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance (within 30 miles) to their regularly assigned geographical area.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Successfully and effectively follow all health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and operational and maintenance practices and procedures.
• Be motivated and accountable to achieve long-term and day-to-day goals and tasks.
• Be a self-starter and ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Effectively manage time and resources and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate and transfer work related knowledge to others.
• Take the initiative to continually develop skills and knowledge which includes additional education and/or training.
• Solve problems, overcome obstacles, and make good decisions.
• Work effectively on diverse teams.
• Good oral/written communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally.
• Value and practice continuous learning.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Exhibit a high level of initiative
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy but not limited to eye/face protection, flame retardant clothing (FRC), foot protection, gloves, hearing protection, head protection, etc.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary and is subject to callouts including response to emergency situations.
• The successful candidate must finish the training and qualification requirements within the stated timeframe of the BP Pipelines OM/EM Multitasking Training Program.
• Exhibits safe work practices, including driving both on and off the road.
• Inspect area pipelines every day for leaks, replace damaged markers and check other irregularities. Inspections are completed both by vehicle and foot.
• Occasional hand digging, manual probing and walking rough terrain.
• Checks and records equipment and rectifier readings.
• Receive and physically check items on aerial report.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred 3+ years of mechanical or electrical experience or a 2-year technical degree in electrical, electronic instrumentation or equivalent.

Additional Competencies & Experience:

In accordance with BP's multiskilling training approach, the below competencies include areas where an employee will receive additional training and workflows they may support on a secondary basis. Prior experience is helpful and preferred, but not strictly required.

• Ability to read maps, alignment sheets, construction drawings and complete alignment sheets.
• Underground construction experience and knowledge.
• Will be working on 4160 volts and below.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment as assigned.
• Conduct and document DOT equipment inspections.
• Use MAXIMO, CBT, MS Office, and other applications.
• Maintain and repair pumps and motors including PD, centrifugal and gear pumping equipment.
• Verify instrumentation loop circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair manual and automatic tank gauging.
• Maintain and repair electronic-control valves, electrical valve actuators and mechanical valves.
• Installation and maintenance of multiple equipment associated with petroleum liquids and/or gas terminals and pipeline.
• Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications.
• Participate in all emergency response training, including HAZWOPER, RCRA, respiratory and other as the need arises.
• Safe and accurate procedures, including lock out tag out procedures, to perform normal maintenance for running scrapers in a petroleum system; experience with PLC's, including programming, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Strong experience in Electrical and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming or pump and motor repair.
• Computer skills (including MS Office Suites)
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Driving safety is mandatory at all times and a condition of employment in accordance with BP Pipelines Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Must be committed to learning new skills and complete the E&M training curriculum required for the assigned job classification level within the outlined timeframe.
• Ability to acquire a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Card if required by local operations.

Job Accountability: Overtime

As a condition of employment, all employees must be available to work overtime as needed. This includes working evenings, weekends, holidays, and responding to callouts, including emergency situations. The ability to work overtime is critical to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and competitive operations, as well as the timely completion of projects.

How much do we pay? New hires for this E&M 1 position start at an entry level hourly rate of $41.97, the entry level rate for the E&M classification. The hourly rate incrementally increases to the final E&M 2 rate $55.31 as the employee progresses through and successfully completes the E&M Skills Training curriculum (approximately 36 months from employment start date). Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.