Instrumentation Technician - Morgantown, WV

Pillar Innovations, LLC; Morgantown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Weekly pay

ESOP program

Job summary

Pillar Innovations is seeking a Jr. Instrumentation Technician to support calibration and troubleshooting of gas monitors, flow meters, pressure meters, and related instruments at our Morgantown, KY location. You will work with customers, document procedures, and contribute to reliable instrument operation.

The role reports to the Instrumentation Department Manager and requires flexibility, team collaboration, and occasional travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Oil & Gas experience preferred but not required.
• Degree in technical discipline or HS diploma with relevant experience.
• 0–2 years as a field instrumentation technician.
• Experience with instrumentation air tubing.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theories and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics; P&ID knowledge a plus.
• Strong customer service and independent work ethic.
• Willing to work flexible hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate various instruments (gas monitors, pressure, temperature, etc.).
• Troubleshoot process control performance issues.
• Support after-hours and weekend work as needed.
• Develop calibration procedures and manage equipment certification.
• Plan tasks to meet production and maintenance schedules.
• Improve installation reliability and safety compliance.
• Communicate issues to vendors with workable solutions.
• Contribute to reliability and maintenance problem resolution.
• Adhere to EH&S policies and company rules.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Independent worker

Customer service

Education

Technical degree

High School diploma w/ experience

Tools

Instrumentation air tubing

Job description

About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview

As a Jr. Instrumentation Technician, the general role is to support new and existing customer systems for various types of instruments such as gas monitors, flow meters, pressure meters, etc. This individual will be responsible for providing routine calibrations, as well as troubleshooting and repairing various instruments. The Jr. Instrumentation Technician should be comfortable working individually and/or team settings and should represent Pillar in a professional manner while interacting with customers.

The Jr. Instrumentation Technician will report to the Instrumentation Department Manager and work primarily out of the assigned location.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for routine calibrations on various types of instruments including: gas monitors, pressure, temperature, process, level, flow, scales and analytical water quality instruments.
• Troubleshoot process control performance issues associated with the systems measurement and control devices.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule and be available after-hours and on weekends.
• Develops, reviews, and approves calibration procedures and instrument designs. Manages certification of calibration equipment and reference standards.
• Identify, prioritize, and schedule the performance of work tasks, and to plan work identified in the schedule to meet production needs, capital project schedules, and equipment maintenance / calibration schedules.
• Evaluate and identify methods to achieve reliability of electrical and instrumentation installations by ensuring robust installation standards, techniques and qualification methods, use of compliant systems and procedures, and adequate designs.
• Self-directing and follows up on deficiencies identified from operational issues.
• Identifies gaps in Plant/facility repairs and acts as an active team member in identifying appropriate solutions.
• Clearly communicate issues and problems to venders and others. Offer reliable solutions while considering code and safety concerns.
• Participates in the resolution of reliability related operational, process, equipment and maintenance problems to prevent operational upsets.
• Maintains adherence to all company policies concerning environmental, health, safety, quality and human resources.

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working in the Oil and Gas industry preferred but not required
• Degree in technical discipline or High School diploma with relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of experience as a field instrumentation technician
• Must have experience with instrumentation air tubing
• Knowledge of basic electrical theories and excellent electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. (P&ID experience is a plus)
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and travel

Working Conditions

• Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders and stairs; crawl; kneel; stoop
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be safety and customer-focused, without exception

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO StatementThis Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How We’ll Support You

WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED

Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.

Perks/Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health/Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short/Long term disability
  • Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On-the-job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children