Instrument Technician

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries Group is seeking an Instrument Technician for maintenance work in Pasadena, TX. The role focuses on calibration of instrumentation across field and control room environments, installation of instrument loops, and supporting startup activities.

The ideal candidate will have instrumentation related education or NCCER certification, knowledge of steam trace tubing, and a valid driver’s license. Relocation is not provided and per diem does not apply.

Qualifications

• Calibrates electronic and pneumatic instrumentation in field and control room.
• Maintains instrument loop calibration records and drawings.
• Assists with installation, startup procedures and loop checks.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instruments and test accuracy of meters and indicators.
• Inspect instruments, replace defective parts, and decontaminate components.
• Maintain loop drawings and installation records and assist in startup procedures.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure calibration schedules align with construction timelines.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Instrumentation degree or NCCER certification

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Turner Industries Group is seeking an Instrument Technician for maintenance work in Pasadena TX.

Per diem and relocation are not available for this position; the successful candidate must be a current resident in/near the area.

• 40 hrs overtime and call-outs as needed
• Must have a valid driver's license
• 3 to 5 years of experience; must be knowledgeable of steam trace tubing
• Instrumentation Degree or NCCER Certification preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and safety council

General Job Description

Conducts calibration of instrumentation both electronic and pneumatic, field and control room, and installation of instrument loops.

Functional Requirements

Receives, inventories and catalogs instruments for calibration according to construction schedule; sets up calibration and loop files; checks on installation of instrument loops; coordinates and runs (or assists) in loop checks, to include checkout with computer as required; maintains installation and completion records; keeps loop drawings, installs air tubing and control tubing runs, works start up following start up procedures; inspects meters, indicators and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations; test accuracy of flow meters' pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters or detectors and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in the system; removes defective instruments from system and decontaminates, disassembles and cleans instruments and replaces defective parts; lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing; keeps loop drawings, installs air tubing and control tubing runs, works start up following start up procedures.

Tools/Equipment

Employee may be required to provide the following: tool box, tube cutters, blade terminating screwdriver, channel lock pliers, vise grips, center punch, screw driver, set if combination wrenches, adjustable wrench set, nut driver, small dikes, rain suit

Physical Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Mental Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; knowledge of calibration procedures, calibration equipment and test equipment; knowledge of field instruments, control room instruments, computers and start up; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment Factors

• Location: industrial construction sites
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominantly outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.