Instrument Fitter

About the Role

Instrument Fitters will work with both electrical and piping systems to install the required tubing and instruments for the system to be measured and/or controlled.

Responsibilities

• Read prints and P&IDs to interpret the work to be completed, the required equipment, and required tools to perform assigned work.
• Work with piping systems to install instrumentation in order for the system to work properly, be controlled, and/or monitored.
• Work with precision tools to calibrate instrumentation and to adjust installed electrical and piping components.
• Install, manipulate, and fabricate piping and tubing according to specifications.
• Assist in other duties including but not limited to installing pipe, tubing, and piping/tubing components.

Requirements

• Must have Instrumentation NCCER certification.
• Must have 4+ years’ experience in instrumentation or illustrate a comparable level of knowledge.
• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Must be able to work on low and high-pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must 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.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be willing to follow all company and project work policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Must be willing to assist in any additional qualified duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, ROF’ed, or former employee.
• Formal education or vocational training.
• Experience in instrumentation on a new construction facility.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Talk and hear to communicate.
• 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 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel-toed work boots.

This position does not have any direct reports.