I/E Instrument Technician- MAINTENANCE

Zachry Group; Bishop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services company is seeking a skilled I/E Instrument Technician in Bishop, TX. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation to ensure optimal operation of equipment. Candidates must have at least 5 years’ experience, be familiar with high-pressure systems, and possess relevant certifications. This role requires strong adherence to safety standards and does not offer per diem. Join a company committed to providing a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in instrumentation is mandatory.
• Ability to read blueprints is essential.
• Must be able to work on low and high pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Possession of a current TWIC Card is required.
• Valid Driver License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and calibrate electronic equipment.
• Test and repair various electric and electronic systems.
• Analyze and calibrate instrumentation.
• Document all calibrations and repairs made.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Reading blueprints

Precision instrumentation

Use of hand tools

Education

5 years experience in instrumentation

NCCER - Industrial Instrument Technician

NCCER Plus

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Position Highlights: ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced I/E Instrument Tech for our Maintenance Site BASF, located in Bishop, TX. No per diem offered; maintenance position.

Role: The I/E Instrument Technician will be responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic equipment and gauges that control, regulate, and/or monitor a mechanical system.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control chemical manufacturing processes.
• Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to help detect causes of abnormal fluctuations in process measurements.
• Tests accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and other recording, indicating, or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system, using test equipment.
• Traces out and tests electrical and electronic solid state components to locate defective parts in analog and digital devices using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools.
• Instrument Installation and Loop checking; Reassembles instruments and replaces instruments in system, using hand tools.
• SIS Instrument Calibrations
• Analyzing instrument calibrations (such as but not limited to pH probes, LEL detectors, CO monitors, etc.) including maintenance/repair.
• Instrument tubing fitting/bending (Process Tubing, air, etc.).
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing.
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Willing to learn about unfamiliar instrumentation both old and new.

Education, Qualifications, and Certifications

• Must have 5 years’ experience in instrumentation
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must be able to work on low and high pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have tools (see tool list below).
• Must be able to work with precision instruments and tools.
• Must have Current TWIC Card
• Must have Valid Driver License
• Must be willing to follow all company and project work policies and procedures

Certifications and/or Licenses Required

• NCCER - Industrial Instrument Technician
• NCCER Plus

Other Site Requirements

VALID DL, MUST PASS DRUG TEST, AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

NO PER DIEM OFFERED/ MAINTENANCE POSITION

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms.
• Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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