Instrumentation Technician

An Exciting Career Awaits YouAt MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.Position OverviewThe St. Paul Park Refinery has a full-time opening for a salaried, non-exempt Instrumentation Technician. This position will calibrate, maintain, and repair all instruments and control systems within the St. Paul Park Refinery location. The Instrumentation Technician works Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm with overtime as needed.Job DutiesPerform preventative maintenance on plant instrumentation.Run diagnostic programs and troubleshoot process instrumentation and Honeywell TDC3000 and Honeywell Experion.Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).Maintain all electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical controls on refinery equipment.Sustain and repair process and environmental analyzers.Provide startup assistance and project work, as necessary, for unit outages and construction projects.Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document work order closure and improve historical records and reliability.Required QualificationsAssociates degree or certification in instrumentation, industrial control/automation, or related technical discipline preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.Strong interpersonal skills to support team philosophy and strategy.Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems, PLC's, Honeywell, and Rosemount transmitters.Working knowledge of Fisher control valves, 4-20 mA, DE protocol, HART protocol, and electro-pneumatic control loops.Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions.Ability to work overtime, work after hour callouts, and occasional plant shutdowns/startups.Foster a positive attitude, willingness to collaborate, and team with others to accomplish work efficiently and to high quality standards.A valid driver's license is required.Desired QualificationsMinimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial setting.CCST Certification.Experience working with Oracle and Meridium software.Experience with ABB & Amtek CEM Analyzers and Calibration.Ability to interpret engineering drawings including wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, and PFDs.Physical RequirementsPhysically able to perform all duties required which may involve (among others): bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying loads up to 50 lbs.Ability to climb to heights of 200 ft or greater above grade and work effectively.Location: St Paul Park, Minnesota