Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician – Gas Meter Shop The Instrument Technician, Gas Meter Shop will maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate a wide range of electronic equipment, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations; install, adjust, and repair instruments; conduct calibration tests and gas analysis; maintain records in systems for accuracy and audits; communicate with various areas to ensure EVC functionality, train new technicians, handle emergencies, maintain inventory and vendor transactions for operational efficiency/customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, electromechanical, mechanical instruments/equipment for SCADA and LNG plants to ensure regulatory compliance. Clean, repair, calibrate, and record instruments; install and maintain wiring; record devices; computers; analyze wiring diagrams as needed. Stay current with advancements in instrument technology; maintain certifications; ensure compliance with evolving industry standards. Install, adjust, and position instruments, equipment, flow computers and testing, wiring, programming, upgrading, and replacing communication modules as needed. Analyze customer electronic test results to ensure billing accuracy; address customer inquiries related to meter or billing issues; accurately document customer setup and service order requests. Perform gravity, dew point, BTU, and other gas analysis; ensure accurate flow rate calculations at gate stations. Witness and verify calibrations performed by pipeline personnel; inspect industrial gas meters for leaks or damage; assist with installing, removing, and replacing meter sets associated with EVC metering. Enter test results and repair records into designated systems to ensure billing accuracy, support audits, and maintain equipment maintenance records. Order supplies; maintain inventory and stock records to ensure budget accountability. Create new services in CIS; ensure registers are set correctly for billing purposes. Enter data into Clevest to complete scheduled work; train new Electronic Instrument Technicians; coordinate with other crews to respond to emergencies. Facilitate communication and scheduling between multiple teams and shops; maintain vendor transactions related to EVC metering. Perform other duties as directed. QUALIFICATIONS Must obtain OQ Certification within 6 months of entering the role. Valid driver''s license from state of residence is required. Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related degree is required. Must successfully complete Placement/Performance exercises. Electronic troubleshooting; basic wiring and schematics; basic electronic skills are required. Must be able to distinguish colors. Must successfully complete NIMS Training within one year of entering job. Knowledge/skills in Instrumentation, PLC Logic, Logic Controllers local area network communications and associated software. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Works inside and outside under all conditions. Work Environment Subject to hazards of weather, standing/walking for extended periods and working in uncomfortable positions. Physical Demands Work in tight/confined spaces, bending, kneeling, crawling, stooping, climbing, lifting. Subject to lifting up to 20 pounds on a regular basis. OTHER THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY. #J-18808-Ljbffr