I&E Flare and Combustion Technician

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Electrical & Controls Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems associated with flare and combustion equipment. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs,

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Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

The I/E Flare & Combustion Technician is responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of flare systems, thermal oxidizers, enclosed combustors, burner management systems (BMS), instrumentation, controls, and associated electrical equipment. This position provides field service support to customers in refinery, petrochemical, midstream, upstream oil & gas, LNG, power generation, and industrial facilities while ensuring safe and reliable operation of combustion equipment.

Responsibilities

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→Travel to customer sites to provide service, maintenance, startup, commissioning, and emergency support.
→Prepare detailed service reports documenting findings, repairs, recommendations, and equipment conditions.
→Interface professionally with customers, project managers, operations personnel, and engineering teams.
→Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response activities as required.
→Maintain company vehicles, tools, instrumentation, and testing equipment.

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems associated with flare and combustion equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings, and control narratives.
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, burner management systems, ignition controls, and safety shutdown systems.
Perform electrical terminations and verify proper wiring of field devices.
Conduct electrical testing using multimeters, megohmmeters, loop calibrators, and other diagnostic equipment.
Verify proper operation of motors, MCCs, VFDs, relays, control panels, and associated electrical systems.
Assist with startup and commissioning of combustion systems.

Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot field instrumentation including:

Pressure transmitters
Temperature transmitters
Thermocouples
RTDs
Differential pressure devices
Flow meters
Control valves
Flame detection equipment
Gas analyzers

Perform loop checks and instrument verification.
Diagnose signal and communication issues involving 4-20mA, HART, Modbus, and other industrial protocols.
Verify control logic and instrument functionality during startup activities.

Troubleshoot flare ignition systems, pilots, flame fronts, flame scanners, igniters, and control panels.
Support maintenance and repair activities on:

Utility and elevated flares
Ground flares
Enclosed combustors
Thermal oxidizers
Vapor combustion units
Burners and combustion systems

Assist mechanical technicians during flare turnarounds, inspections, and equipment upgrades.
Perform operational testing to ensure compliance with customer specifications and safety requirements.

Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Hazard Assessments, and Pre-Job Briefs.
Utilize lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and permit procedures when applicable.
Promote a strong safety culture and identify opportunities for risk reduction.

Requirements

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High school diploma or GED required.
Technical degree, instrumentation certification, or electrical training preferred.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation, combustion, or flare systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills in industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
Ability to read and interpret:

Electrical schematics
P&IDs
Loop diagrams
Control narratives
Instrument data sheets

Knowledge of low-voltage industrial electrical systems.
Experience with PLC and control system troubleshooting.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Experience with flare systems and combustion equipment.
Knowledge of burner management systems (BMS).
Understanding of NFPA 85, NFPA 86, and combustion safety practices.
Experience with Honeywell, Fireye, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, WEG, or Schneider control systems.
Industrial refinery, petrochemical, LNG, pipeline, or upstream oil & gas experience.
NCCER, ISA, Electrical License, or related certifications.
TWIC card.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to climb ladders, flare structures, and elevated platforms.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
Must be capable of wearing required PPE, including fall protection, respirators, and flame-resistant clothing.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours during outages, startups, and emergency callouts.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to customer facilities.

Electrical Troubleshooting
Instrument Calibration
PLC/BMS Diagnostics
Flare Systems Knowledge
Combustion Controls
Customer Service
Technical Reporting
Safety Leadership
Root Cause Analysis
Startup & Commissioning

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.