Instrument Technician I

Summary 

The Instrument Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and testing instrumentation and control systems used in industrial facilities. This position ensures that instruments, analyzers, transmitters, control valves, and other process control equipment operate safely, accurately, and efficiently to support production and operational objectives. The Instrument Technician works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to minimize downtime and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualification Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Process Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Instrument Technician in an industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, refinery, power generation, or construction environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurable driving status.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, site-specific requirements, and safety training.
• TWIC card and/or other site credentials may be required depending on project location.

Essential Functions

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, ISO’s or other drawings. Recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for job application.
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools appropriate for the job.
• Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks.
• Demonstrate understanding of unit’s stability as it pertains to the relationship between the instruments, process and analyzer.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of mechanical and process systems.
• Demonstrate ability to check flows, pressures, and temperatures of the sample system.
• Demonstrate ability to safely monitor a repair sample system.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill required to accurately operate on various types of test equipment available on sites.
• Demonstrate skill in instrument reapplications.
• Demonstrate ability to design and construct complex sample systems including wiring, conduit, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all codes, standards, application manuals, and publications.
• Demonstrate planning capabilities in coordinating work with other technicians.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, climb, balance, push, and pull while performing pipefitting activities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and handle heavier piping materials, tools, or equipment using appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from scaffolds, elevated work platforms, pipe racks, and other industrial work areas as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with measuring, layout, fitting, bolting, tool use, and material handling.
• Ability to work on uneven, muddy, rocky, or otherwise variable walking and working surfaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: 
• hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, steel-toed footwear, FR clothing, fall protection, and other project-specific PPE. 

Work Environment 

• Work is primarily performed at active industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and customer facilities.
• Work may be performed in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power generation, manufacturing, and other heavy industrial environments.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, moving equipment, piping systems, and other conditions typical of industrial construction and maintenance.
• Work may be performed around operating process units, piping systems, elevated work areas, excavations, structures, mobile equipment, and ongoing construction or maintenance activities.
• Work may require the use of ladders, scaffolds, elevated work platforms, and fall-protection systems.