Instrument Craftsman

Basic Function

Install, repair, maintain and calibrate indicating, recording and controlling instruments that measure and control process variables, such as pressure, flow level, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition using hand tools, precision instruments, hydrocarbon detectors and H2S monitors.

Job Duties

• Maintain non-conventional instrumentation such as product blending systems, tank farm gauging and management systems, distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Reassemble instrument, test and calibrate assembly for conformance with specifications using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, manometers, documenting process calibrators, smart communicators and PC based diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect instruments periodically and make minor calibration adjustments to insure they are functioning within specified controlled variables.
• Reading schematics, P&IDs, and loop sheets and understanding digital control systems and valves, transmitters and transducers.
• Perform various safety procedures including communicating any unsafe conditions to the Shift Foreman, ensure all work and operations are performed in accordance with safety policies and procedures, and participate in monthly safety walk through audits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic instruments and controllers.
• Required to work extended hours outside of routine schedule; including weekends, holidays, etc.
• Required to travel to our Lovington site for various work.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years instrumentation/electronics background or equivalent work experience in an industrial setting or a combination of equivalent work and education.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Refinery or chemical plant experience.
• Experience with the maintenance of distributive control systems, analyzers, and PLC expertise helpful.
• Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting pH equipment, hydrocarbon and H2S detectors, and furnace oxygen analyzers.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School degree or equivalent is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree in Process Control/Electronics or similar.

Required Skills

• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, cope with several problems or projects at the same time, make decisions and take responsibility.
• Read and interpret blueprints and control loop sheets.
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge in mathematics to calculate accurate figures for setting up flows, levels, temperatures, and pressures.
• Knowledge in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting along with construction, understanding of refinery instrumentation and troubleshooting of P & I diagrams, loop sheets, control valves, recorders, controllers, and process control valves.
• Computer literate, comprehend and follow verbal instructions, rules and regulations, both job and safety related.
• Proficient in the use of precision test and calibration equipment.
• Knowledge of the four primary process variables, i.e., flow, level, pressure, and temperature.
• About types “J” and “K” thermocouples and the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
• Basic reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Work Conditions

• Field based

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Employee Discounts

Physical Requirements

• Must be flexible to changing schedule.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to work 12-hour shift schedules during outages.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to grip, hold, operate various power tools and make precise hand and finger movements.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to lift, carry, climb (heights exceeding 100’), walk, stand, stoop, kneel, push, reach, climb stairs and ladders and have a sense of balance.
• Able to hear alarms, emergency horns and make visual inspections.
• Able to wear and utilize negative and positive pressure breathing apparatus.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.