Electrical and Mechanical Specialist (E&M 1)

Job Family Group:
Operations Group
Job Description:
The Electrical & Mechanical (E&M 1) position provides electrical and mechanical maintenance work and field operations for BP US Terminal and Pipelines (T&P). The E&M 1 role is a multi-craft position focused on electrical and mechanical duties. This position will be located at our Manhattan Station in Manhattan, Illinois.
To be considered for employment, candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance (within 1 hour) to the Manhattan Station and 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 for achieving long-term and day- to-day goals and tasks.
Be a self-starter and have the 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 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 needed 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 call-outs including response to emergency situations.
The successful candidate must complete all training and qualification requirements within stated timeframe of the BP Pipelines OM/EM Multitasking Training Program.
Exhibits safe work practices, including driving both on and off the road.
Perform pipeline identification, location and marking lines through the use of electronic locator and probe.
Inspect area pipelines on a daily basis 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.
Responsible for monitoring and observing excavation activities over/near the pipeline.
Acts as a liaison on behalf of BP with Utilities, Municipalities, Property owners, Excavators and other third parties
Recognize third party scope of work and what needs to be done to protect the pipeline.
Attend Public Awareness & Education meetings.
Monitor and locate notifications for conflicts.
Receive and physically check items on aerial report.
Maintain equipment in good working condition.
Prepare “as-built” drawings of foreign line crossings and other outside construction activities.
Complete Inspection & Repair reports, Foreign Line Crossing reports or others as required.
Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications
Complete all emergency Response training, including Hazwoper, RCRA, respiratory, and other as required.
Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements:
Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred mechanical or electrical experience or a 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.
Utilize 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 required.
Safe and proper procedures, including lock out tag out procedures, to preform 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.