Instrumentation & Electrical Technician – Refineries

Calumet; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet in Great Falls, MT seeks an Instrument Electrical Technician to join the maintenance team. The role installs and maintains electrical, instrumentation, and analytical equipment across the refinery, with a four-10 hour workweek in a union shop (USW).

The candidate should have a strong background in instrumentation, DCS systems, and field calibration, with safe-work practices and ability to read P&IDs and loop drawings. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4+ years in heavy industrial environment performing instrument technician tasks.
• 2-year technical degree or certification in instrumentation and DCS systems.
• Experience with analyzer equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Possess advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, control valves, and DCS loops.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Plan and coordinate work following work orders, permits, and safety instructions.
• Perform work activities safely and environmentally soundly.
• Periodic on call; additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Safety culture awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year technical degree in instrumentation

Certification in instrumentation/DCS systems

Tools

ABB (Bailey) DCS

DCS systems knowledge

Instrumentation test equipment

Job description

Calumet in Great Falls, MT seeks an Instrument Electrical Technician to join the maintenance team. The role installs and maintains electrical, instrumentation, and analytical equipment across the refinery, with a four-10 hour workweek in a union shop (USW).

The candidate should have a strong background in instrumentation, DCS systems, and field calibration, with safe-work practices and ability to read P&IDs and loop drawings. Competitive salary and benefits offered.