Sr./Lead Technician Barstow CA

Candidates hired into this position must have or acquire knowledge of operator qualification responsibilities and have the ability to perform operator qualification skills required for call out duties within six months of hire. Associate's degree in instrumentation electronics or equivalent experience is required. Experience in electronic systems and instrumentation with applications in measurement, corrosion control, and pipeline operations is preferred. Typically, three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree. Good organizational, interpersonal, and initiative skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Good working knowledge of computers and desktop software (Outlook, Word and Excel preferred). Ability to read and interpret operating manuals and engineering standards. Ability to learn/use specialty computer programs and equipment, fluke test equipment for measurement calibration and analysis Mesa tablet for gathering cathodic protection data: RMLD for performing methane gas leak survey. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify facility operating issues and take necessary corrective actions. Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a commercial motor vehicle physical and be able to drive in adverse road conditions. Must be able to work in remote locations, often working alone, sometimes in adverse weather/hazardous working conditions. Must be proficient with hand tools, be able to push/pull, walk, climb stairs and ladders, do some heavy lifting, work overhead and in cramped quarters. After-hours work as needed and routine on-call rotations subject to 24-hour a day callout are mandatory with some out-of-area travel requirements. Requires carrying a company-provided cell phone, tablet and laptop computer.