Senior Instrument Tech – Big Spring, Texas

Bay Ltd.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. seeks an Instrument Technician to install, repair, maintain, inspect, and calibrate instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and other process variables.

The role requires reading blueprints, diagrams, P&IDs, and related instructions, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of instrumentation experience and can install and calibrate transmitters, controllers, and related instruments while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 4 years of experience in Instrumentation.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, inspect, and calibrate instruments.
• Read quality control manuals and testing specifications.
• Set controls to regulate pressure, temperature, or flow per specs.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and promote safety culture.
• Travel and work non-routine hours as required.

Skills

Read blueprints & diagrams

Install & calibrate instruments

Troubleshoot instrumentation

Quality control & data reading

Safety procedures adherence

Time management

Team coordination

Manual dexterity

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Instrument Technician installs, repairs, maintains, inspects, and calibrates indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, fore and chemical composition, using precision instruments and hand tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, isometric drawings, P&ID's, engineering instructions, and manufacture instructions
• Install or remove transmitters, transducers, controllers, positioners, actuators, and other indicating, recording, or controlling instruments
• Install and calibrate transmitters, transducers, controllers, positioners, actuators, and other recording, indicating, or controlling instruments
• Cut, bend, and install tubing related to instrumentation
• Read quality control manuals and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices
• Set controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature, or vacuum, according to specifications
• Reject malfunctioning device and route to specified departments for reworks or salvaging of parts
• May disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company's safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 4 years' experience working in Instrumentation

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments - results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Ability to climb machinery, ladders, scaffolds, and catwalks
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer