Instrument Technician

Taurus Industrial Group; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Industrial Group is seeking an experienced Instrument Technician to manage electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on site in Texas. The role requires reading and following blueprints, installing instruments, and coordinating with other technicians to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of training or experience as an Analyzer Technician I or equivalent, and must possess a valid Texas driver’s license, read and communicate in English,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Four years of training or experience as an Analyzer Technician I or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
• Identify and safely use power tools appropriate for the job.
• Recognize materials used in piping systems and handle them properly.
• Install instrumentation, wiring, and related components to meet specifications.
• Coordinate work with other technicians to plan tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to design and assemble complex sample systems including wiring and conduit.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading/writing English

Blueprints/drawings

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Planning & coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Conduit installation

Tubing installation

Piping installation

Instruments mounting

Test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Instrument Technicianmust have the knowledge and ability to manage electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Graduate or G.E.D.
• Must have at least four (4) years of training or experience as an AnalyzerTechnician Ior equivalent.
• Must have skills in conduit, tubing, and piping installation.
• Must be able to mount stands and install instruments.
• Must have the ability toread,write, and communicate in English.
• TWICrequired.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s Licensewith minimal infractions.

Knowledge,Skills,and Abilities

• The employee must be able to use standard and/or metricruleto measure.
• Demonstrateabilityto usebasic math calculations for measuring and cutting pipes accurately.
• Accurately follow instructions.
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Teach others when needed.
• Using logic and reasoning toidentifythe strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,conclusionsor approaches to problems.
• Understanding the implications ofnew informationfor both current and future problem-solving and decision‑making.
• Determiningthe kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the mostappropriate one.

Essential Functions

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints,ISO’sor other drawings.Recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for jobapplication.
• Identify, recognize,anddemonstratesafe usage of power toolsappropriate forthe job.
• Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Select and safely useappropriate equipmentwhich may include (but not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks.
• Demonstrate understanding ofunit’sstability as it pertainsthe relationship between the instruments,processand analyzer.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of mechanical and process systems.
• Demonstrateabilityto check flows, pressures,and temperatures of the sample system.
• Demonstrateabilityto safelymonitora repair sample system.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skillrequiredto accuratelyoperateonvarious typesof test equipment available on sites.
• Demonstrate skill in instrument reapplications.
• Demonstrateabilityto design and construct complex sample systems including wiring, conduit, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all codes, standards, application manuals, and publications.
• Demonstrate planning capabilities in coordinating work with other technicians.

Physical Demands

• Requiredworking in:Climbing, bending, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, standing, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• The ability to work in elevated positions isa must.
• The employee must be able to work in confined spaces as well as wear the following safety equipment when needbelife vests, ear protection, rubber gloves, leather gloves, hard hat, slicker suit, acid suit, rubber gloves, full face breathing mask, wearing full safety harness, or wearing a face shield.

Work Environment

• The employee must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Being near moving mechanical equipment.
• Possible electrical shock. (From welding equipment)
• Exposureto burnsand radiant energy.
• Noise levels due to tools used in this craft.
• Fumes,dusts, and foreign material in the work area because of the nature of the work.

Company Description

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanic