Becoming an electrician in Ponca City, OK, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the area last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 400 electricians in Oklahoma, with wages averaging around $1,000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $54,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Position: Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician Location: Ponca City, OK Job Type: Full-time Overview Provide technical support for instrument and electrical systems in plant and field operations. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems, PLCs/DCS, and related equipment. Key Responsibilities • Install, diagnose, and maintain: • SCADA systems, plant/pipeline/compressor instrumentation • Pneumatic and intelligent instruments • Electrical distribution systems, motor controls, and software • PLCs or DCS systems, process/safety controls • Test, calibrate, and document control/safety devices • Interpret electrical/pneumatic drawings, P&IDs, manuals, and regulations • Perform preventative maintenance and keep schedules up to date • Complete energy isolation and LOTO procedures • Participate in on-call rotations and safety programs • Maintain accurate records and reports Requirements • Knowledge of NEC and OSHA 1910 electrical standards • Associate’s degree in Instrumentation (preferred) • 0–2 years of related experience (preferred)
See More Details >>POSITION PURPOSE The primary role of the Controls Electrician is to provide leadership within the engineering department in the areas of electrical, mechanical, and control systems design and documentation. The successful Controls Electrician will also recommend and implement process improvements, assist engineering management in project development, planning, and installation, and be a resource to all floor engineers and operations personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned): 1. Design and install: PLC control systems and operator interfaces on major projects as well as smaller scale projects. Effectively maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot, determine causes of failure and perform corrective actions; oversee full industrial control system project implementation on both hardware and software problems 2. Project support: Support internal projects to include plant control system upgrades. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications. 3. Preventative Maintenance and troubleshooting: Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Will be using electro-mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot, repair and perform PM's on conveyors, blenders, and other equipment used in the manufacturing process 4. Safety in the workplace: Promote a safe and clean working environment by following clean as you go procedures. Ensure that all safety procedures and guidelines are properly adhered to. Inform appropriate management and floor engineers of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved. Attend and participate in all safety, staff, etc. meetings and activities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Indirect supervision of contractor work on projects and floor engineers when troubleshooting equipment QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Extensive hands-on PLC programming experience including new design and installation startups • Must thoroughly understand and have experience interfacing PLC’s with: AC/DC and servo drives, instrumentation, sensors, bar code readers, and HMI. • Experience programming and replacing various operator interfaces including: PanelView/ PanelView+ • Thorough understanding of drive parameters and how to apply them on the plant floor: Entering basic motor nameplate data, 2-wire/3-wire control, dynamic braking, DC Hold, drive tuning, scaling analog inputs and outputs. • Ability to interpret existing drive wiring and parameters from one brand and retrofit with another • Ability to develop HMI applications beyond simple buttons and data entry boxes. Examples of this include but are not limited to: utilizing parameter files and a single screen to operate duplicate devices, macro’s, VBA, and various proprietary scripting • Extensive background with Controls networking: DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Serial-over-Ethernet, Hart, DH+, RS232, DH485 • Ability to troubleshoot Multi-PLC messaging between different classes of PLC’s: SLC 5/03-4-5, PLC5/40, ControLogix • Through knowledge of communications software: RSlinx Classic, RSlinx Enterprise, and RSNetWorx products • Basic understanding of DCOM and computer security • Ability to provide network troubleshooting using: BOOTP, ARP, PING, ROUTE, IPCONFIG, DHCP, and SNMP • Good understanding of Ethernet managed switches in a controls environment and basic understanding of routers • Ability to support SCADA data collection systems used to collect plant floor information. • Ability to write simple SQL queries against a database within Excel • Working knowledge of implementing and tuning PID loops to control industrial processes • Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel from equipment operators to upper management, both individually and in a team environment • This position requires an organized individual, who is self-motivated and can work independently EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • 1 to 2 years of previous experience with troubleshooting and programming PLC's (preferably Allen Bradley) • Prior experience in a protein/dairy manufacturing facility • Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics • Must have own set of tools (non-negotiable) • Training with PLC, HMI, Visual Basic, etc. • Strong background in industrial communication with the ability to design, install, and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, DH+, Hart, RS232, and DH485 etc. • Ability to install operating systems and Industrial applications on Microsoft Windows XP, 2000-2003 server, Windows 7 • AutoCAD Mechanical, Electrical, and Inventor drawing skills preferred • Experience with Client/Server architecture, VM’s, SQL databases, RSSQL, and Ignition by Inductive Automation is a plus CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • RSLogic 500 and RSLogix 5000 Programming • Fanuc Handling Tool or Pallet Tool • RSview Supervisory Edition PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to work in overhead structures, work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work. • Must be highly safety conscious • Exposed to high voltage electricity • Ability to lift in-excess of 50lbs 3NOpGQNuZI
See More Details >>Phillips 66 \& YOU \- Together we can fuel the future The Electrician (Journeyman), Ponca City Refinery works in the maintenance departments of various business units within the refinery. 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. • *Responsibilities May Include:** Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing refinery electrical systems including medium voltage switchgear and motor control centers, 600\-volt switchgear and motor control centers, electric motors, motor control circuits, lighting and power circuits, bucket truck operation, and conduit installation Working schedule is normally days, Monday through Friday. However, it will involve some night, weekend, and overtime work to support the 24\-hour operation of the Refinery Working effectively in a team environment • *Required Qualifications:** Legally authorized to work in the job posting country At least 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED equivalent Valid driver's license 1 or more years of Industrial Electrician and/or process instrumentation shop experience Currently hold an Oklahoma State Journeyman Electrical License or equivalent state Journeyman Electrical License Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform/comply with the following: To climb up to 250 feet in height To lift up to 50 pounds To work overtime, including nights, weekends, and call\-outs To work outside in harsh weather conditions To work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos To work near large, hot, high\-speed machines To work around chemicals, including acids and bases To work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel\-toe shoes, ear and eye protection) To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) To read technical procedures and materials in English • *Preferred Qualifications:** Previous direct experience working in a refinery or petrochemical plant Strong knowledge of electrical industrial type equipment and electrical maintenance practices Basic proficiency level with Microsoft Office, and SAP applications • The tentative start date for this position is June 2025\. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. \*\*The starting hourly contract rate is $50\.22\. Future pay increases will be based on the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Ponca City Refinery is located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, approximately 95 miles northwest of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of light, medium and heavy crude oil delivered via pipeline from Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, the U.S. Rockies and Canada. Infrastructure improvements have enabled the delivery of locally produced crude oil by pipeline and truck. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels and anode\-grade petroleum coke. Refined products are primarily distributed to customers by company\-owned and common carrier pipelines to markets throughout the Midcontinent region. Total Rewards At 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 Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards (http://hr.phillips66\.com) . Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. 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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 03/14/2025 . 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. Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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