Instrument Tech Journeyman I

About the role

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, calibration, monitoring and maintenance of control instrumentation including electronic control systems.
• Works to convert pneumatic control systems to computerized control systems throughout refinery.
• Assist with programming of scheduled testing and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment and on-stream analytical equipment.
• Perform rebuilds and calibration of flow, temperature, pressure and level transmitters and control valves.
• Install, program, and maintain all truck and railcar loading/unloading equipment including meters, temperature compensation, control valves and dye injection systems.
• Conducts on-site analysis to locate the sources of control, instrumentation or operating problems and implements solutions.
• Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations; calibrates instrumentation according to requirements and specifications.
• Respond to operator trouble reports; retain records related to maintenance requests and work orders, including solutions performed and materials used.
• Maintains and updates electrical and instrumentation prints using AutoCad.
• May be required to operate forklift to transport and assist with oversized parts or heavy equipment.
• Participate in Refinery Hazops, Process Safety Management (PSM) and Environmental Management plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Contractors and other stakeholders on facility expansion and modernization projects.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence
• Associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechatronics Technology preferred
• 2-4 years of related work experience preferred
• Refinery maintenance and process operating experience desirable

Qualifications

• Able to troubleshoot and repair control systems utilizing flow sheets, engineering P&ID’s and loop diagrams, instrument logic diagrams, electrical schematics, electrical ladder diagrams, pneumatic logic prints and other sources of information.
• Effective communication with ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Willing to cross-train within electrical and instrumentation departments to broaden skills and provide operational support as needed.
• Able to work independently and successfully prioritize or handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Understand and follow lockout/tagout regulations and open line/entry permit requirements.
• Interact as a valuable team member within the refinery and across other departments throughout the Company.
• Demonstrate leadership to direct the work of colleagues and external contractors to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate (may include home study, seminars, formal education, etc.).
• Must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Windows based programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as other applicable software.

Skills

• Cognitive demands: ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, communicate effectively, read and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, make sound independent judgement, and troubleshoot