Instrument Tech

Brown & Root; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Field Service Technician to perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and calibration of instrumentation and control systems at customer sites. You will commission loops, install meters and devices, and perform electrical maintenance as needed.

You will document actions, maintain logs, and communicate with customers, ensuring safety and quality. Travel to various locations is required, with an emphasis on a strong safety mindset and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates/Technical Degree preferred.
• 2+ years experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps.
• Strong computer proficiency to operate instruments measuring/controlling pressure, flow, temperature and level.
• Strong mechanical proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Experience with tubing, tray and instrument stand installation.
• Industrial safety training.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Programming and troubleshooting drives.

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and other instrumentation.
• Commission instrumentation and shoot loops.
• Install and calibrate measuring and positioning devices.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken.
• Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders.
• Represent Brown & Root Industrial Services during Field Service tasks with a can-do attitude.
• Identify and report safety issues to proper customer representative.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility.
• Research task criteria prior to arriving on work site.
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites with defensive driving.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Mechanical proficiency

PLC programming

Drives troubleshooting

Field service

Education

High School Diploma

Associates/Technical Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electronic instruments

Instrumentation

Job description

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner:
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and various other instrumentation
• Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
• Install and Calibrate measuring and positioning devices
• Perform minor electrical maintenance
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken.
• Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders
• Represent Company during Field Service tasks providing a “can do” attitude
• Identify and report safety issues to proper customer representative
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility
• Research task criteria prior to arriving on work site
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used:

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
• Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection
• Must be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt and noise

Preferred Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, etc
• Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
• Strong mechanical proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools
• Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience
• Industrial safety training
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting
• Programming and troubleshooting drives

Varied environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction areas, and others

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 65%
Walking 15%
Sitting 20%

b. Lifting 30 lb.
Carrying 30 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.