Instrument Technician - ITC

Richard Industrial Group; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial construction firm in Deer Park, Texas is seeking experienced Instrument Technicians for various instrumentation tasks including troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance on construction sites. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in industrial settings and possess a high school diploma, along with necessary tools and certifications. Must comply with all safety regulations and be willing to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5 years of petrochemical or refinery experience in E&I crafts.
• Good working knowledge of test equipment and hand tools.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs and instrument manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repair and calibrate control valves and transmitters.
• Install and troubleshoot pneumatic instrumentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on instrumentation.

Skills

Reading plans and specifications

Calibrating and troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team player

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Certificate of Instrumentation Technology or Associates Degree

Tools

Digital Multi-Meter (DMM)

Tool Box with Lock

Screw Drivers

Nut Driver Set

Job description

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking a experienced industrial Instrument Technicians for industrial construction projects.

Position Summary

Instrument Technicians will perform a variety of instrumentation services, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing, etc., across a construction site.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must be able to read plans, sketches, loop sheets, specifications, instrument ID and data sheets
• Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see below
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must have instrumentation experience working on industrial construction projects
• Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
• Must be willing to travel away from home for work assignments

Position Responsibilities:

• Repair and calibrate flow, pressure, level, temperature, and differential pressure transmitters
• Service and repair control valves, actuators, and regulators of all sizes
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on process instrumentation
• Calibrate and maintain area monitoring equipment (i.e., LEL, H2S , CL2, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment (e.g., sample analyzers, gas chromatographs, and conductivity/pH/density probes)
• Complete other related duties as assigned
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Cleanup work areas
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• TWIC
• Minimum 5 years of petrochemical or refinery experience in E&I crafts
• Certificate of Instrumentation Technology or Associates Degree
• Good working knowledge of test equipment, hand tools, and hand-held communicators or equivalent computer software
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, instrument ID/Loop Sheets, and equipment manuals
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with MicroMotion flow meters is a plus
• Experience with Delta-V or other Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) is a plus
• Experience with analytical equipment is a plus
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is a plus
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
• Must have required tools
• Ability to work with others - Team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• Former employee of RCI
• NCCER Certification related to Electrician or Instrumentation

Candidate Possession of Required Tools:

• Tool Box with Lock
• Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) - Fluke 77 or better
• Screw Drivers: Phillips Head and Flat Head
• Termination Screwdriver
• Nut Driver Set
• Open End, Box End Wrenches
• Soldering Iron
• Test Clips & Jumpers
• Safety Toed Boots
• Not Required but advantageous for this position:
  • Multifunction Process Calibrator
  • mA Loop Calibrator
  • HART Communicator
  • Vacuum and Pressure Calibrator
  • Hand Operated/Vacuum and Pressure Pump

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• May be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• May work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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