I&E Technician IV

Job DetailsJob Location: TEP Rocky Mountain - Parachute, CO 81635Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $50.00 - $54.00 HourlyPosition Summary:

I & E Technician IV is the highest individual-contributor role within the Automation & Controls discipline at Flywheel Energy. This position demands the deepest technical expertise in the organization, an unwavering commitment to Flywheel’s culture and values, and a genuine dedication to training and growing the people around them. Technician IV is not only the foremost technical authority on instrumentation, control systems, and automation — they are a culture carrier, a developer of talent, and an organizational backbone who keeps maintenance, projects, and new equipment development moving forward in a coordinated way. Operating with full independence, this role owns the strategic direction of the instrumentation and controls program, leads capital project execution, drives enterprise-level reliability initiatives, and serves as the principal escalation point for the most complex technical challenges across the organization. Technician IV builds the team’s future through consistent example: modeling accountability, mentoring with purpose, assigning work with clarity, and creating an environment where everyone does their best work.

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Team Leadership: Champion Flywheel’s values at the highest level — model integrity, accountability, and excellence in every interaction; actively build and protect a team culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement; act as the primary culture carrier for the Automation & Controls team and influence the broader organization through consistent behavior and technical credibility; identify and address cultural or behavioral issues early, mentoring toward alignment with Flywheel’s ways of working.

Training & Team Development: Take direct ownership of training and developing Technician I, II, and III personnel; design and maintain structured training programs, competency frameworks, and development plans tailored to each team member’s growth stage; dedicate consistent, intentional time to knowledge transfer — in the field, in the shop, and in formal settings; track individual progress and hold a high standard for competency before sign-off; treat growing the team as a core deliverable of this role, not a secondary responsibility.

Workload Organization & Task Assignment: Organize and assign work across the team with clarity and foresight — balancing daily maintenance demands, active project milestones, and new equipment development priorities; maintain visibility into each team member’s workload and adjust assignments to keep all three tracks progressing without dropping coverage; communicate priorities clearly, follow through on commitments, and hold the team accountable to deadlines; use available systems (Delivery Operator, project tracking tools) to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Technical Authority & Program Ownership: Serve as the principal technical resource and final escalation point for all instrumentation, control system, and automation issues across Flywheel operations; own the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the instrumentation and controls program; define, document, and enforce enterprise-wide technical standards.

Capital Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end execution of major capital automation and instrumentation projects, including scope development, engineering review, contractor management, commissioning, and closeout documentation; collaborate with operations and engineering teams on project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

New Equipment Development: Lead technical evaluation, specification, and integration of new instrumentation and automation equipment; coordinate across operations, engineering, and vendors to move new equipment from concept through field deployment; ensure new systems are documented, commissioned to standard, and that team members are trained before handoff to production.

PLC / SCADA Systems Ownership: Independently program, modify, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems across Flywheel platforms (Ignition, Cygnet, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Emerson); architect system-level improvements and integration solutions; review and approve all changes to production control systems made by Technician III and below.

Instrumentation & Calibration Program: Own and continuously optimize the enterprise preventive maintenance and calibration program; establish performance metrics and KPIs for instrumentation reliability; analyze field data to proactively identify systemic failure modes and drive long-term reliability improvements.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigation and resolution of the most complex, multi-system failures spanning PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, field instruments, and electrical systems; author formal root-cause analyses and corrective action plans; ensure lessons-learned are systematically incorporated into training materials and standards.

Documentation & Standards Governance: Own and govern the instrumentation and controls documentation library including as-built drawings, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, control narratives, and I/O schedules; audit documentation quality across the team and drive continuous improvement in standards compliance.

Vendor & Contractor Management: Manage technical relationships with instrumentation, automation, and electrical vendors and contractors; review and approve technical submittals and contractor work products; negotiate technical scope with service providers to ensure quality and standards compliance.

Safety & Compliance: Champion site safety culture at the highest level; lead JSA development and pre-job briefings for complex, high-risk tasks; lead incident investigations and corrective action programs; ensure full compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA regulations, API standards, and applicable NFPA codes.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced process improvements in maintenance workflows, automation architecture, and control system performance; bring emerging technologies and industry best practices to Flywheel’s operations; contribute to long-range capital planning and technology roadmaps.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Demonstrated Flywheel cultural alignment: a track record of integrity, accountability, respect for teammates, and genuine investment in the success of others — this is a non-negotiable requirement at the Tech IV level.

Proven commitment to training and growing technical team members; demonstrated experience building structured training programs, tracking individual development, and transferring complex knowledge effectively in both field and classroom settings.

Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage recurring maintenance assignments, active project workloads, and new equipment development — keeping all three tracks moving with appropriate prioritization and clear communication.

Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams; experience identifying and addressing cultural and behavioral challenges constructively.

7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial instrumentation, automation, or electrical work in an oil and gas environment, with demonstrated progression in technical scope and leadership responsibility.

Expert-level proficiency in process instrumentation including 4–20 mA, HART, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, and digital bus protocols.

Demonstrated experience independently programming and modifying PLC and SCADA systems in a live operational environment, including Emerson FB107, Emerson FB3000, ABB (G3, G4, G5), Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), and Ignition or Cygnet.

Expert proficiency with Modbus 485 (Modbus RTU over RS-485) and industrial radio communications including MDS, Inet, and Ubiquiti platforms.

Proven track record of leading multi-disciplined capital projects, managing vendors and contractors, and delivering technical programs on schedule and within budget.

Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing technical standards and owning enterprise-level instrumentation and controls documentation.

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel regularly to field sites.

Preferred Qualifications

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III, or equivalent senior professional certification.

Advanced SCADA platform experience (Ignition or Cygnet) including system architecture, project-level configuration, scripting, and historian integration.

Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Siemens, or ABB PLC platforms at the project architect level.

Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, API RP 505, and ISA-18.2 alarm management standards.

Experience contributing to capital budget development, AFE scoping, and technology roadmap planning.

Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding outdoor environments.

Comfortable working at heights and in adverse weather conditions.

Weekends, holidays, and callouts required to support operational needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Flywheel Energy offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and structured career development pathways.

Pay Range: $50-$54/hr

Position open through Friday September 18th