Instrument Technician - Journeyman I - Various Locations

Job Summary

An Instrumentation Technician Journeyman installs, calibrates, maintains, repairs, and replaces a wide variety of monitoring and control instruments as well as directing and training instrumentation helpers to do the same.

About the Role

Overview of Primary Duties
Install, test, and evaluate instrument or analytical performance as compared to plant specifications, repair malfunctioning equipment, and return it to within tolerance conditions.
Record key measurements to facilitate analysis of failures and development of improvement initiatives.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrument and analyzer systems.
Use troubleshooting tools and resources, including schematic drawings, logic diagrams, loop drawings, and PLC program printouts to recommend/execute corrective actions on complex operational/instrument/analytical problems.
Identify appropriate spare parts for equipment.
Troubleshoot operational problems with flow, level, pressure, and temperature instrumentation, systems controlled by programmable logic controllers, and systems controlled by distributive control systems.
Ability to Read and interpret drawings which include P&IDs, loop, schematics, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, PLC program printouts, electrical schematics, and panel schedules.
Knowledge and experience with Test Equipment including Industrial multimeters, multifunction process calibrators for temperature, pressure, flow, frequency, and resistance, 4-20ma loop calibrators/clamp meters, high-pressure calibrators up to 5,000psi, load cell calibrators, and Hart communicator.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently
• Read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and familiarity with AC voltage (120-480) three-phase and single-phase plus 24 VDC
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
• Wearing, inspecting, and caring for required personal protective equipment
• Advising fellow employees of hazardous situations
• Participating in workplace inspections
• Complying with statutory requirements, including duty of care
• Participating in required and assigned training
• Providing suggestions to improve Safety

Qualifications

• Formal education/degree/certificate in construction, technical, or trade school such as NCCER+ Certification
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred
• Technician requires a Minimum of four (4) + years with Electrical, Instrumentation experience
• NCCER + Instrument Technician Certification

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently
• The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and familiarity with AC voltage (120-480) three-phase and single-phase plus 24 VDC is required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions is required
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets are required
• Wearing, inspecting, and caring for required personal protective equipment

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
• To use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs
• To use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

About Yates Construction

About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources. Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects. Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members. Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.