Terminal Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Technician

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the maintenance, testing, inspection, and coordinating of all instrumentation.

equipment and systems.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate records of all instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and control malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate records and logs as required.
• Installs new system controls.
• Services and replaces instruments.
• Pressure, level, and flow instrumentation.
• Low voltage monitors/breakers and control circuits
• Performs general electrical maintenance.
• Use of tools, including tape measure, meggers, and multi-meters.
• Responsible for advanced electrical troubleshooting and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Resource for Process Reliability improvement efforts and root cause problem solving.
• Project support as needed.
• Responsible for instrument calibrations.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete internal/external training courses determined by the company to maintain/build technical capabilities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall plant capability.
• Keep abreast of and evaluate new methodologies, work practices, equipment, instrumentation, controls, technology for application and use within the plant.
• Assist in the development and improvement of the plant mechanical integrity program.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Instrument and/or electrical training, degree, or certification.
• Certification or Degree in Instrumentation Technology, preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience with industrial process measurement and control systems.
• Proficient knowledge of basic electrical circuitry and ability to follow loop and electrical schematics.
• Experience and proficiency in troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprint of electronic schematics.
• Proficiency in computer controls programming logic is a plus.
• Proficiency in process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Ability to use the computer and the CMMS system.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical and background check.

Expectations:

• 100% Preventive Maintenance completed accurately and timely.
• 100% Work safely. You may be asked to participate in an Emergency Response Team (ERT); ERT is an expectation and condition of employment.
• Accomplish job duties in accordance with the company’s Core Values.
• Look for opportunities to increase knowledge.
• Work to increase responsibility and achieve personal work goals.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at elevated heights, including using lifts, ladders, and stairs.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Work is done outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

Position Details:

• Shift work - must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Will be subject to Call out.
• This is a Non-Exempt position.