Instrument Technician

Matrix Service Company; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking qualified candidates in Virginia for refinery maintenance roles. You will oversee testing, calibration, preventive maintenance, and installation of instrumentation, working with craft personnel to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires several years of refinery maintenance or construction experience, knowledge of basic hand tools, and the ability to complete required safety training and NCCER credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years or more of refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• Good understanding of the craft environment and basic hand tools.
• Ability to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or hold NCCER certification.
• Understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Completion of Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, S.T.A.R.T. Class and site-specific training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active status in a drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus.
• Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment; installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test facility.
• Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions.
• Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas, and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results.
• May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills

Refinery maintenance

Craft supervision

NCCER certification

Safety training

Drug testing eligibility

Job description

• Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
• Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus, and verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
• Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
• Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas, and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results. May plan test program.
• May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Primary Function

• Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
• Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus, and verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
• Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
• Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas, and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results. May plan test program.
• May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years or more of refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or have an NCCER certification for your craft.
• Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must Completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, S.T.A.R.T. Class and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status in a drug testing program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.