Instrumentation Technician WITH RETENTION INCENTIVE OF $75/DAY

JOB DETAILS 

Position Title 

Instrument Technician

Location 

Gulf Coast (On-Site)

Functionally Reports into 

Superintendent

FLSA Status 

Non-exempt

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Instrument Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and calibrating a variety of electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation systems used in manufacturing, research and development, or other industries. The successful candidate will work with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure that all instrumentation equipment is properly functioning and accurately measuring the required parameters.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE  

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in instrumentation.
• Must be able to work with low and high-pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be willing to follow all company and project policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Must be willing to assist in any additional qualified duties assigned.
• Must be NCCER Certified and have TDLR.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License. 
• Must pass drug test and background check.

KNOWLEDGE  

• Will read prints and P&IDs to interpret the work to be completed, the required equipment, and required tools to perform assigned work.
• Will work with piping systems to install instrumentation for the system to work properly, be controlled, and/or monitored.
• Will work with precision tools to calibrate instrumentation and to adjust installed electrical and piping components.
• Will work with the installation, manipulation, and fabrication of piping and tubing according to specifications.
• Required to have all journeymen tools and experience with associated power tools.
• Must be able to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing.
• Must be able to check performance using testing and measuring. Instruments and make necessary adjustments.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & CAPABILITIES 

• High level of intellectual ability. 
• Shares expertise with others. 
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety Standards.
• Displays willingness to make decisions. 
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. 
• Makes timely decisions. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 
• Communicates changes effectively. 
• Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Adapts to changes in work environment.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities. 
• Uses time efficiently.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS  

• High School Diploma and EHS field experience. 
• Associates degree in instrumentation preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.