Instrument Technician VIII

Zachry Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Texas is seeking an Instrument Multi-Craft Technician to install, repair, maintain, and calibrate electronic instruments and gauges that control chemical processes.

The role requires 5 years in instrumentation, blueprint literacy, and the ability to work with precision instruments on high/low pressure systems, with a valid DL and TWIC.

Qualifications

• 5 years of instrumentation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience working with low and high pressure tubing/piping.
• Proficient with precision instruments and tools.
• Current TWIC Card and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, adjust, and repair instruments and systems used to control processes.
• Test meters, gauges, and controllers to locate faults.
• Trace electrical components and replace defective parts using hand tools.
• Install instruments and perform loop checks; calibrate and document changes.
• Maintain records of calibrations, parts used, and inventory.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Blueprint reading

High/low pressure tubing

Precision instruments

TWIC Card

Valid Driver License

Education

NCCER - Industrial Instrument Technician

NCCER Plus

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Instrument Multi-Craft Technician will be responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic equipment and gauges that control, regulate, and/or monitor a mechanical system.

Position Summary

Instrument Multi-Craft Technician will be responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic equipment and gauges that control, regulate, and/or monitor a mechanical system.

Position Highlights

• Must have 5 years’ experience in instrumentation
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must be able to work on low and high pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have tools (see tool list below).
• Must be able to work with precision instruments and tools.
• Must have Current TWIC Card
• Must have Valid Driver License
• Must be willing to follow all company and project work policies and procedures

Job Description

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control chemical manufacturing processes.
• Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to help detect causes of abnormal fluctuations in process measurements.
• Tests accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and other recording, indicating, or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system, using test equipment.
• Traces out and tests electrical and electronic solid state components to locate defective parts in analog and digital devices using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools.
• Instrument Installation and Loop checking; Reassembles instruments and replaces instruments in system, using hand tools.
• SIS Instrument Calibrations
• Analyzing instrument Calibrations (such as but not limited to PH probes, LEL detectors, CO monitors, etc.) including maintenance/Repair
• Instrument tubing Fitting/bending (Process Tubing, air, etc.)
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Willing to learn about unfamiliar instrumentation both old and new.

Certifications and/or licenses required

• NCCER - Industrial Instrument Technician
• NCCER Plus
• Valid DL
• Current TWIC Card

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms
• Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limiting to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Position Or Site Requirements

• VALID DL
• CURRENT TWIC CARD IN HAND
• NCCER CERTIFICATION