Instrumentation Technician

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and various other instrumentation
• Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
• Install and Calibrate measuring and positioning devices
• Perform minor electrical maintenance
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken
• Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders
• Represent Company during Field Service tasks providing a “can do” attitude
• Identify and report safety issues to proper customer representative
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility
• Research task criteria prior to arriving on work site
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
• Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection
• Must be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt and noise

Preferred Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associates degree or technical degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, etc
• Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level
• Strong mechanical proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools
• Electrical/electrician experience
• Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience
• Industrial safety training
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting
• Programming and troubleshooting drives

Work Environment

Variated environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction areas, and others