Sr. Instrument Technician - Air Liquide

Richard; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is seeking Sr. Instrument Technicians for industrial construction projects. The role covers calibration, troubleshooting, and testing across a construction site.

Qualified candidates will read plans and data sheets, meet physical requirements, and travel for assignments. Safety compliance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years of petrochemical or refinery experience in E&I crafts.
• Certificate of Instrumentation Technology or Associates Degree.
• Good working knowledge of test equipment, hand tools, and handheld communicators or software.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, instrument ID/Loop Sheets, and equipment manuals.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with MicroMotion flow meters is a plus.
• Experience with Delta-V or other DCS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and calibrate flow, pressure, level, temperature, and differential pressure transmitters.
• Service and repair control valves, actuators, and regulators of all sizes.
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation.
• Perform PM on process instrumentation.
• Calibrate and maintain area monitoring equipment (LEL, H2S, CL2).
• Troubleshoot analytical equipment (gas chromatographs, probes).

Skills

Reading plans

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Instrumentation knowledge

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

Certificate of Instrumentation Technology

Associates Degree

Tools

Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) - Fluke 77 or better

Screw Drivers: Phillips Head & Flat Head

Termination screwdriver

Nut Driver Set

Open End Wrenches

Box End Wrenches

Soldering Iron

Safety Toed Boots

Job description

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking a experienced industrial Instrument Technicians for industrial construction projects.

Position Summary

Sr. Instrument Technicians will perform a variety of instrumentation services, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing, etc., across a construction site.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must be able to read plans, sketches, loop sheets, specifications, instrument ID and data sheets
• Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see below
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must have instrumentation experience working on industrial construction projects
• Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
• Must be willing to travel away from home for work assignments

Position Responsibilities:

• Repair and calibrate flow, pressure, level, temperature, and differential pressure transmitters
• Service and repair control valves, actuators, and regulators of all sizes
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on process instrumentation
• Calibrate and maintain area monitoring equipment (i.e., LEL, H2S , CL2, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment (e.g., sample analyzers, gas chromatographs, and conductivity/pH/density probes)
• Complete other related duties as assigned
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Cleanup work areas
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 5 years of petrochemical or refinery experience in E&I crafts
• Certificate of Instrumentation Technology or Associates Degree
• Good working knowledge of test equipment, hand tools, and hand-held communicators or equivalent computer software
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, instrument ID/Loop Sheets, and equipment manuals
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with MicroMotion flow meters is a plus
• Experience with Delta-V or other Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) is a plus
• Experience with analytical equipment is a plus
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is a plus
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
• Must have required tools
• Ability to work with others - Team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• Former employee of RCI
• NCCER Certification related to Electrician or Instrumentation

Candidate Possession of Required Tools:

• Tool Box with Lock
• Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) - Fluke 77 or better
• Screw Drivers: Phillips Head and Flat Head
• Termination Screwdriver
• Nut Driver Set
• Open End, Box End Wrenches
• Soldering Iron
• Test Clips & Jumpers
• Safety Toed Boots
• Not Required but advantageous for this position:
  • Multifunction Process Calibrator
  • mA Loop Calibrator
  • HART Communicator
  • Vacuum and Pressure Calibrator
  • Hand Operated/Vacuum and Pressure Pump

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• May be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• May work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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