Instrument Technician - Pasadena, TX

turnerindustries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries Group in Pasadena, TX is seeking an Instrument Technician for maintenance work. The role focuses on calibration of electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, both in the field and control room, and installation of instrument loops.

The candidate will maintain loop drawings, assist with loop checks, and support startup procedures. Requirements include 3–5 years of experience, knowledge of steam trace tubing, and preferably an instrumentation degree or NCCER certification; valid

Qualifications

• Calibrates electronic and pneumatic instrumentation in field and control room.
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Responsibilities

• Calibrates instrumentation and installs instrument loops.
• Maintains loop drawings and records; assists with loop checks.
• Supports startup procedures and tests instruments.
• Inspects meters and gauges to detect faults and locate defective components.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Calibration procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Instrumentation Degree or NCCER Certification preferred

Tools

Tube cutters

Screwdriver set

Channel-lock pliers

Vise grips

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: predominately 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.