Instrument Technician

Zachry Group; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Texas is seeking an Instrument Fitter who can read blueprints and P&IDs to install instrumentation and tubing for measurement and control systems. You will work with electrical and piping components and be responsible for precision calibration using specialized tools.

The ideal candidate has NCCER Instrumentation certification and at least four years of instrumentation experience, with ability to manage low- and high-pressure piping systems.

Qualifications

• Must have Instrumentation NCCER certification.
• Minimum 4+ years in instrumentation.
• Ability to read blueprints and P&IDs.
• Experience with low/high-pressure piping systems.
• Own journeyman tools and have access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Read prints and P&IDs to interpret the work, equipment, and tools required.
• Install instrumentation with piping systems for proper operation, control, and monitoring.
• Calibrate instrumentation using precision tools and adjust installed components.
• Fabricate and install piping/tubing according to specifications.
• Assist in additional qualified duties as needed.

Skills

Blueprints

P&IDs reading

Precision tools

Mechanical aptitude

Education

NCCER Instrumentation

Vocational training

Tools

Journeyman tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Must have Instrumentation NCCER

Instrument Fitters will work with both electrical and piping systems to install the required tubing and instruments for the system to be measured and/or controlled.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Must have Instrumentation NCCER

Instrument Fitters will work with both electrical and piping systems to install the required tubing and instruments for the system to be measured and/or controlled.

Responsibilities

Position Duties:

• Will read prints and P&IDs to interpret the work to be completed, the required equipment, and required tools to perform assigned work.
• Will work with piping systems to install instrumentation in order for the system to work properly, be controlled, and/or monitored.
• Will work with precision tools to calibrate instrumentation and to adjust installed electrical and piping components.
• Will work with the installation, manipulation, and fabrication of piping and tubing according to specifications.

May need to assist in other duties including but not limited to installing pipe, tubing, and piping/tubing components

Qualifications

Position Highlights:

• Must have Instrumentation NCCER
• Must have 4+ years’ experience in instrumentation
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to work on low and high-pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have tools
• Must be able to work with precision instruments and tools.
• Must be willing to follow all company and project work policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have Instrumentation NCCER
• Must have 4+ years’ experience in instrumentation or illustrate the comparable level of knowledge.
• Required to have all journeymen tools and have experience with associated power tools.
• Must be able to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and P & IDs.
• Must be able to check performance using testing and measuring. Instruments and make necessary adjustments.
• Must be able to work with low and high-pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be willing to follow all company and project policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Must be willing to assist in any additional qualified duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, ROF’ed, or Former Employee.
• Have formal education or vocational training.
• Experience in instrumentation on a new construction facility.

Reporting to:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.