KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installs, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs field instruments including meters, transmitters, transducers, controllers, switches, solenoids, relays, control valves, regulators, actuators, positioners, and instrument loops.
- Services both electronic and pneumatic field instruments.
- Troubleshoots and repairs Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, vibration monitoring systems, and other specialty instruments.
- Performs maintenance per established written procedures. Uses drawings, equipment manuals, procedures, and proper tools to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Documents work performed in test forms and condition reports.
- Marks up drawings for as-built revision by drafting based upon field inspection.
- Reads schematics and logic diagrams.
- Uploads and downloads field instrumentation data.
- Reads loop diagrams, logic diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Stroke valves and calibrates instrumentation per specifications.
- Programmable logic control experience.
- Reviews and re-writes procedures for instrumentation work.
- Performs online SIS testing on live process equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum High School or GED required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Two-year degree/certificate from an Instrumentation training program/technical school required.
- 2+ years of experience working as an Instrument Technician in an industrial environment (e.g., refining, chemical, or power industries) preferred.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Successful completion of a skills assessment.