Instrument Tech

World Oil Corp.; Compton (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

World Oil Corp. in California is seeking an experienced Instrument Technician to specify, install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instrumentation and control systems used in processing petroleum and related streams.

You will work with sensors, transmitters, PLCs, VFDs, and control valves, ensuring safe operation and compliance with ISA standards. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working theory of industrial process equipment and associated physical processes.
• Skill in using process meters, HART communicators, computers & companion software, combustion analyzers, torque screw drivers, tubing tools, calibration & test equipment, and other relevant tools.
• Basic knowledge of networks and industrial communications protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to verify equipment is de-energized and in a safe working condition.
• Ability to safely work in mixed voltage enclosures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, PLCs, VFDs, and valves.
• Calibrates and verifies instrumentation devices and records calibration data.
• Reads and updates P&IDs, SOPs, CMMS records, and technical drawings.
• Supports boilers, heaters, and distillation equipment optimization.
• Reads drafts and maintains electrical/electronic drawings and documentation.
• Collaborates with operations, safety, and maintenance staff.
• Responds to occasional emergency call-ins.

Skills

Instrumentation theory

Troubleshooting

Calibration tools

HART

Process meters

DCS knowledge

Industrial networks

Communication skills

Tools

HART communicators

Torque screwdrivers

Tubing tools

Calibration equipment

PLCs

Job description

The Instrument Technician is responsible for specifying, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems and equipment associated with the processing of petroleum, waste water, and ethylene glycol. This role should be familiar with ISA standards and other relevant industry standards. The Instrument Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains, repairs, specifies, installs, commissions, calibrates, verifies, and troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, switches, PLCs, VFDs, controllers, and control valves
• Optimizes the performance of instrumentation and control devices assciated with boilers, heaters, thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, distillation collumns, pumping systems, tanks, environmental monitoring equipment, and other equipment
• Maintains distributed control systems (DCS)
• Reads, drafts, updates, and/or maintains electrical and electronic drawings, P&IDs, SOPs, calibration reports, CMMS records, SOPs, manuals, and other technical documents
• Collaborates withoperations, environmental compliance, safety, and other maintenance personnel
• Adheres to company and agency safety rules and regulations at all times
• Occasionally responds to emergency call-ins
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in refinery or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of working theory of industrial process equipment and associated physical processes
• Skill in using process meters, HART communicators, computers & companion software, combustion analyzers, torque screw drivers, tubing tools, calibration & test equipment, and other relevant tools
• Basic knowledge of networks and industrial communications protocols
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Ability to verify equipment is de-energized and in a safe working condition
• Ability to safely work in mixed voltage enclosures
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Skill in organization, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to clearly communicate to technical and non-technical audiences in speech and writing
• Resourcefulness and ability to work in unfamiliar situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DCS
• Experience with CEMS
• Experience with fired equipment and BMS

California Pay Transparency Notice:

Posted pay ranges are provided in accordance with California pay transparency requirements and reflect the Company's current anticipated compensation for the position at the time of posting. Compensation ranges are periodically reviewed and may be revised based on business needs, market conditions, internal equity, budgetary considerations, and other legitimate business factors.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of World Oil and its subsidiaries to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military/veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by state or federal law.