Senior Instrument Technician

Senior Instrument Technician

The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Starting pay rate is $39.46/hour (1,578.60/week)

Responsibilities

Responsible for safety performance of job assignments and maintain good housekeeping.

Work from complicated drawings, specifications and sketches and can completely follow through on job assignments.

Install, operate test, calibrate, maintain, and repair various types of measurement and control instruments, electronic, mechanical, or pneumatic, either manual or automatic. These instruments record, indicate or control, heating value, humidity or dew point, specific gravity, temperature, combustible mixtures, flow, height, odorant, volume, liquid level, speed, weight, and time. Also included are analyzers (chemical, mechanical and electronic), telematics or remote transmission, alarms and safety devices, clocks, and regulators. Installs wells, tubing, and thermocouples.

Strong knowledge and understanding of the problems of gas measurement and control within the plants, metering stations and industrial supply runs, and can make adaptations of instruments for special jobs. Conducts all necessary test and instrument maintenance on such installations.

Remove and install valves/regulations 4 inches and under.

Paint and install simple support for instruments and electrical equipment.

Installs simple supports and equipment.

Must possess the ability to perform all duties of a Technician and a Junior Technician.

Carry and operate radio when necessary.

Must be able to identify material needed to complete jobs as well as remove it from the storeroom.

Directly assist in the development of lower graded classification as required.

Directs lower graded classification as required.

Understand the hazards of natural gas/LNG and is experienced working on natural gas/LNG applications.

Must understand cryogenic applications.

Must make reports for all repairs, tests inspections, and calibrations of instruments.

Must qualify as an operator of plant vehicles such as trucks (dump, flat, pick-up, forklift, bobcat and loader, etc.).

Clean and prepare surface (steel, wood, etc.) for painting by washing, scrubbing, wire brushing, scrapping, and chipping. Apply primer and finish coating. Clean equipment, check oil, gas and water levels. Reports and defective parts that may need repairs on plant vehicles.

May have the ability to operate all mill workshop tools, band saw, chop box, table saw etc.

Must be able to assist in opening and closing hand valves.

Craft Specialty Work:

Service and repair DCS equipment.

Calibrate and troubleshoot instruments loops.

Service analyzer and recording instruments.

Check and maintain combustible gas indicators.

Check and maintain plant odorization system

Maintain water and CO2 analyzers.

Install, set up and calibrate new devices.

Set-up, program and install plant transmitter as needed or required.

Maintain M&R station valves and regulations.

Operate various test equipment and plant system.

Check and maintain Scott freedom oxygen detectors plant wide.

Install, set-up and program Moore site-programmable volt and milliamp limit trip alarms.

Set-up and install chart recorders.

Maintain Sensit Gold Gas Detector, calibrate and repair.

Maintain manual loading stations.

Install and maintain Hazardous Detection System components.

Install, program and set-up smart process control instrumentation.

Note: Only those trained or certified in the following craft specialties may perform these tasks.

General:

Safety is the responsibility of everyone.

Safe driving is the responsibility of everyone.

Future technological advancements in computing monitoring, and date recording do not change essential functions of the job description unless the technological advancements are deemed substantial and increase the workload.

Must maintain current TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

Must be current with OQ (Operator Qualification) to perform job duties and remain in compliance.

Able to work in inclement weather and general gas plant conditions.

Must be able to work in confined spaces when required.

Must be able to climb ladders/stairs and work at extreme heights when required.

Must be able to don/doff a full-face respirator when required.

Must be always clean shaven (PGW Respirator Readiness policy 007-10).

Must wear PPE (FR clothing, steel/composite toe work boots - no sneaker type, hard hat, safety glasses etc.-when required.

Must possess high reach, forklift, rigging and signaling training etc.

Must be knowledgeable of the Plant's Emergency Alarm System.

Must be able to work extended hours and shifts if conditions are required

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must acquire and maintain a CDL License.

Certified Control Technician by the International Society of Automation (ISA) or similar preferred.

Promotion to this position requires demonstrated ability to perform the job functions. Must pass a written test and (Hands on Test).

This is a drug testing position.