Instrument Technician - Seasonal Workforce

John H. Carter Company; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company is seeking an Instrument Technician for seasonal, on-site field services to support instrumentation installations, calibration, start-up and commissioning.

You will diagnose issues, perform troubleshooting and provide customer training while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role requires knowledge of PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems, plus the ability to read schematics and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and three (3) years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and five (5) years of relevant experience as an Instrument Technician or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Working as self-directed field/shop environment worker.
• Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport.
• Valid State issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site field services to support instrumentation installations and commissioning.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, calibrate, start-up and commission instrumentation.
• Provide informal on-the-job customer training.
• Communicate customer needs to the organization and develop tactics to support those needs.
• Partner with sales to improve customer satisfaction and service growth.
• Complete required reports and documentation accurately.
• Adhere to safety and quality rules.
• Travel as needed within the ControlWorx Territory.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

Job description

Instrument Technician - Seasonal Workforce

• Performs on-site demand and contract field services to support the customers’ installed based for instrumentation, to include diagnostic, troubleshooting, calibration and start-up and commissioning services. Recommends approaches on repairs, replacements and upgrades.
• Provides informal and on-the-job customer training.
• Effectively communicates customer needs and opportunities to the organization; and utilizes technical skills and abilities to develop tactics and strategies to support those customer needs.
• Partners with the sales team to execute tactics and strategies to improve customer satisfaction and service growth through available service programs.
• Reports performance measures toward goals.
• Executes timely completion of all required reports, certificates and relevant documents.
• Adheres to all safety and quality rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.

The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list and the list can be changed, when necessary, at the discretion of management when business needs, customer demands, and other industry or job- related circumstances arise.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Associate’s degree and three (3) years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and five (5) years of relevant experienceas an Instrument Technician or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Working as self-directed field/shop environment worker.
• Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport.
• Valid State issued driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes, please list direct report’s titles

Travel

• As needed throughout the ControlWorx Territory
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Safety
• Demonstrate good Ethics, Values and Integrity
• Professional in appearance and actions
• Customer Service
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and verbalize in a professional and organized manner.
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities

This position has three levels within the job. Progression through each level depends on specific knowledge, skills andabilities. Evaluations are conducted and employees are assessedon growth and major competencies. Level requirements can be found on the company’s intranet.

Physical Requirements

Physical Abilities

N

O

F

C

Lift / Carry

N

O

F

C

Stand

X

X

Walk

X

11 – 20 lbs.

X

Sit

X

21 – 50 lbs.

X

X

51 – 100 lbs.

X

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push / Pull

N

O

F

C

Climb

X

X

X

13 – 25 lbs.

X

Squat or Kneel

X

26 – 40 lbs.

X

X

41 – 100 lbs.

X

N

O

F

C

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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