Electronic & Instrumentation Technician Job Nashville area,Tennessee USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

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Overview

Electronic & Instrumentation Technicians are responsible for maintaining the electronic and control equipment at MPC and MPLX owned light products and asphalt terminals. E&I Technicians provide the expertise to install, repair, replace, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on terminal equipment that is beyond what terminal operations personnel capabilities. Typical equipment includes:
Terminal Control Systems, network hardware, electronic presets, tank gauging and high-level alarm systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), card readers, touch screens, and more. Changes in assigned terminals/coverage areas occur at times for training purposes as well as to balance workload with other E&I Technicians.

This position is within the Terminals organization and will be based in Nashville, TN
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All applications must be completed online. No phone calls, agencies, faxed or mailed resumes will be accepted.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect and apply operating and performance tests to light product and asphalt terminal electronic and electrical system components to determine causes of malfunctions and operating deficiencies. Through these inspections and tests they determine the extent and feasibility of repairs and recommend replacement or retention of such components on the basis of cost, reliability, and safety considerations.

Install and/or set up process control PCs, software applications, cabling, electronic presets, and other electronic and electrical components and equipment. Work with project leaders to provide input pertaining to new and replacement installations.

Repair and maintain electronic and electrical components through disassembly and reconditioning or replacing components; perform board-level and component-level repairs. Solder components and fabricate cables as needed. Test and adjust components for proper operation.

Schedule and perform periodic and preventative maintenance inspections, and testing of electronic and electrical components through visual inspection, manuals, drawings, and testing equipment. Determine regular and special maintenance procedures, parts replacement, and necessary precautions to keep components in proper operating condition.

Maintain service records and equipment files through a maintenance management system; update work orders, purchase materials, report maintenance issues, and track equipment history.

Recommend the purchase of superior quality makes, models or types of electronic and electrical components, parts, materials, supplies and repair services best suited to MPC needs.

Purchase or request stocks of spare parts, supplies and materials.

Work with and assist in directing other workers, including contract personnel. Assist Project Leaders on contract projects to inspect work for compliance with plans, drawings, and specifications.

Assist with PLC installation and troubleshooting, including programming and logic changes.

Provide after-hours support as required for Terminal Operations.

Provide training to adjacent groups and customers on supported equipment.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required.
2 years in a related field preferred.
Terminal operations, trade electrician, degrees or experience in electrical, electronic, IT infrastructure or PLC programming preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of Windows-based PCs and smartphone technology is required.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national…


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