Instrumentation Analyzer Technician

Parpacific; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Challenging work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Parpacific is seeking an Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician in Billings, Montana, to enhance the performance of our refinery. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining critical instrumentation systems with a focus on safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, at least 3 years of mechanical or electrical experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. With a competitive pay structure and opportunities for growth, this position allows you to make a daily impact on the success of our operations.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa transfer.
• Minimum of 3 years mechanical and/or electrical experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, install, repair, and calibrate instrumentation equipment.
• Understand and comply with refinery safety procedures and policies.
• Perform work from fixed, temporary, or portable elevated platforms.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Knowledge of 4-20 mA current loops

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Control valves

Distributed Control Systems (DeltaV, Honeywell TDC)

Job description

The Opportunity

• Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician at a growth-oriented downstream energy company
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Challenging work with potential for growth
• Opportunity to have a daily impact on the success of the refinery and the Company
• 4x10 work schedule (except during major maintenance events, abnormal operations, etc.)
• Reporting to the Instrumentation/Analyzer Supervisor, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, testing, installing, repairing, and calibrating flow, pressure, level and temperature transmitters, and controllers (both pneumatic and electronic).

Key activities include

• Understand and comply with all refinery safety procedures and policies
• Operation and repair of control valves, electro-pneumatic transducers, alarm systems, PLC, and Honeywell process control systems
• Physically inspect, monitor, and repair equipment in assigned work areas
• Adjust equipment to meet operating specifications to ensure safe and reliable operations
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas according to refinery standards
• Perform work off of fixed, temporary, or portable elevated platforms
• Calibration and maintenance of field analyzers to include CEMs and process control equipment.
• HCP and oil movement instrumentation verification and repair
• Installation of new and/or modified process control equipment under the site's MOC program
• Unit start up and shut down support for major maintenance events

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanic and /or electrical experience required
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 4-20 mA current loops required
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability, including practical understanding of pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation, as well as basic electrical components such as fuses, resistors, diodes, switches, relays, and power supplies
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain equipment status, troubleshooting findings, risks, and repair recommendations to team members, front-line supervisors, operations personnel, vendors, and engineering
• Ability to follow written procedures, including general operating procedures, maintenance procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and Safety Critical testing instructions, with attention to accuracy and documentation
• Ability to safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits, including verifying voltage, continuity, grounding, polarity, fuses, wiring terminations, and common control-circuit faults
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, equipment manuals, and manufacturer troubleshooting guides, then apply that information to field work
• Ability to document completed work, test results, deficiencies, and follow-up actions in a clear and accurate manner

Preferred

• Experience with control valves, including basic understanding of valve operation, positioners, actuators, common failure modes, and general maintenance or troubleshooting. Hands-on teardown, repair, or rebuild experience preferred
• Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems, including DeltaV, Honeywell TDC 2000, Honeywell TDC 3000, or similar DCS platforms. DeltaV experience preferred
• Familiarity with common instrumentation and control equipment brands, including but not limited to VEGA, Fisher, Rosemount, Endress+Hauser, or similar manufacturers.
• Basic understanding of Equipment Health Monitoring systems, such as Bently Nevada or similar systems.
• General knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including basic PLC operation, input/output signals, field devices, and troubleshooting concepts.
• Previous work, internship, co-op, military, trade school, or technical training experience related to the repair, calibration, maintenance, or troubleshooting of instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience working in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, utility, or process environment is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn site-specific instrumentation systems, control platforms, procedures, and equipment through hands‑on training.

Employer Equal Opportunity

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.