Instrumentation Technician WITH RETENTION INCENTIVE OF $75/DAY

Instrument Technician

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 Drivers 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.