Instrument Technician IV

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial instrumentation and process control systems in a chemical plant environment. This role ensures the reliability and accuracy of equipment measuring flow, pressure, temperature, and level, while interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, and electrical drawings.

Position Highlights

• Must have 3+ years’ experience in Instrumentation preferred
• Must have 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to work on low- and high-pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have tools (see tool list below).
• Must be able to work with precision instruments and tools.
• Must be willing to follow all company and project work policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid TWIC card

Position Duties

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, isometric drawings, engineering instructions, and manufacture instructions
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates electronic equipment, controls, and measuring devices.
• Tests and analyze electronic and measuring equipment for accuracy and functionality.
• Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
• Completes report on tests, repairs, and installations for all work requested to complete.
• Installs; maintains; repairs; overhauls; calibrates and tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record; indicate; control and regulate level; flow; pressure; temperature; terminations and joints
• Lays out; install and place into service new metering; controlling and recording devices; calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits
• Prepares schematic drawings; sketches; and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments; circuits; and systems
• Tests accuracy of flow meters; pressure gauges; temperature indicators; controllers; radiation counters or detectors; and other recording; indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system; using test equipment, such as pressure gauges; mercury manometers; potentiometers; pulse and signal generators; oscilloscopes; transistor curve tracers; and ammeters; voltmeters; and wattmeter’s
• Installation and troubleshooting of electrical, instrument, and process equipment as needed, to diagnose problems and determined necessary repairs of replacement.

o This includes trouble-shoot, diagnose and repair instrument and electrical problems associated with process control instruments

• Review I&E maintenance activities as required and report deficiencies to supervision.
• Assist supervisor in estimating, planning and procurement of required materials for both maintenance and capital activities of the Meraux site.
• Reviews work orders and equipment history to identify and correct recurring problems.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned.
• Keep abreast of instrument and electrical equipment of the Pasadena site.
• Comply with and help enforce all company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in Instrumentation or illustrate comparable level of knowledge.
• Must have experience working in a maintenance position on a chemical plant for at least 10 years.
• Must have strong leadership, communications, and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated performance as a team player and high motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to solve basic mathematical problems, reading comprehension, and mechanical aptitude.
• Highly disciplined to do steady work and meeting schedule (including overtime and callout).
• Required to have all journeymen tools and have experience with associated power tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and P & IDs, isometric drawings, and other required documentation.
• Must be able to check performance using testing and measuring. Instruments and make necessary adjustments.
• Must have knowledge of electrical theory and how to apply it to connecting, wiring, and calibrating electronic devices.
• Must have knowledge of working with gauges and other measurement devices.
• Must have experience in calibration both performing and working with calibration laboratories.
• Must be able to work with low and high pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to interact and represent Zachry while dealing with our customer.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be willing to follow directions as provided by authorized supervisor or customer agent.
• Must be willing to follow all company and project policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Must be willing to assist in any additional qualified duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, ROF’ed, or Former Employee.
• NCCER – Instrumentation Technician
• Have formal education or vocational training.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms
• Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms. Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limiting to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles

• ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *
• NCCER - Industrial Instrument Technician
• Must have a valid TWIC card

Work Environment

• Outdoor industrial maintenance and construction environment.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Regular interaction with heavy equipment, cranes, forklifts, vehicles, tools, and construction personnel.
• Work may be performed at various elevations and in confined spaces.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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