I&E QA/QC Inspector-Austin Industrial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Borger, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Technician to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair controlling, indicating and measuring instrument devices to ensure specified operating performance.

You will read manuals, blueprints, schematics and testing specifications, and have knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. You will assemble and disassemble electronic process, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, calibrate equipment, understand pH, redox, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an oil and gas instrumentation role with QA/QC exposure.
• Knowledge of BS/IEC/ISO/API/ATEX/EEMUA codes and safety standards.
• Experience with hazardous area installation and instrument calibration.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair instrument devices.
• Read blueprints, schematics and loop drawings; prepare reports.
• Assemble/disassemble electronic process, pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Calibrate equipment using standard procedures; read and apply guidelines.
• Understand pH, redox, Ohm’s/Kirchhoff’s laws; manage related measurements.
• Perform loop checks; verify tests and inspections; update drawings.
• Maintain QA/QC records and license requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Reading schematics

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Ohm's Law / Kirchhoff

Math for instrumentation

QA/QC experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Outlook

WinPCS

Job description

Must be able to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair controlling, indicating and measuring instrument devices to ensure specified operating performance using hand tools, testing and calibrating instruments and equipment and precision measuring instruments. Ability to read and understand manuals, blueprint schematics and testing specifications. Must have some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics to instrumentation, such as ratio and proportions, numbers with power of 10’s, algebra equations, English-to-metric conversion, inches of water to PSI, inches of mercury to PSI, etc.
• Read blueprints, schematics and loop drawings and prepare job reports.
• Assemble and disassemble all types of electronic process controls, pneumatic controls and hydraulic systems and components.
• Calibrate equipment using common calibration procedures and be able to read, interpret, apply and know where to find other procedures.
• Understand the principles of pH and redox and equipment needed to measure them and be able to control the pH and redox of a liquid.
• Work with and understand Ohm’s Law and Kerchoff’s Law and with Diodes, capacitors and other electrical components.
• Understand steam and how it reacts to different situations, (e.g. saturation properties).
• Work with the principles of chemistry and physics required in instrumentation such as specific gravity, density of liquids and solids, mechanical advantages, proportions of liquids, melting points, freezing points, boiling points of liquids, etc.
• Troubleshoot and check out electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment.
• Understand fundamental instrumentation loops and how they function as a loop, and what the function of each component part is in each type of loop.
• Understand common types of chemical plant process equipment such as distillation columns, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines and compressors.
• Apply the procedures for measuring pressure level, flow, temperature, weight, density, heat flux, humidity and moisture, etc.
• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet state regulations.
• Executes the specific inspections on materials, equipment and construction/installation activities on site.
• Issues the relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, writes and sends to QC Supervisor non-conformances reports.
• Checks cable laying and cable identification.
• Performs all relevant loop checks.
• Updates as built drawings.
• Performs punch-listing operations.
• Checks power transformers, switchboard, accumulator battery, sockets outlet, lighting system.
• Performs visual inspections, dimensional test, checks rating and material for connection.
• Performs tests of continuity, insulation resistance.
• Calibrates safety valves.
• Calibrates instruments.
• Checks installation of instruments.
• Performs tests functional instruments.
• Checks pneumatic signal connection.
• Checks fiber optic cable.
• Performs test communication functionalities.
• Verify special processes and the relevant workers’ qualifications.
• Witness the tests, controls and inspections carried out.
• Check conformity with the Quality Control Plan, obtain the relevant documentation, check procedures and equipment to be used in tests, controls and inspections, manage documents certifying tests, controls and inspections.
• Ensure the correct implementation of the approved Inspection Test Plan.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous construction experience within the oil and gas industry
• Previous exposure to high voltage electrical installation including switchgear and electric drives.
• Exposure to Hazardous Area installations Instrument calibrations including ultrasonic flow meter, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters etc.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable role
• A working knowledge of BS/IEC/ISO/API/ATEX/EEMUA codes and standards relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, codes of practice and regulations/legislation relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and regulations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Package.
• Familiar with other computer packages (e.g. MS Project, Outlook, Win PCS, etc.)
• Hazardous Area installation and inspection experience is an advantage Ability to perform well under pressure

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level and QA/QC experience.

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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