I&E Flare and Combustion Technician
Core
Installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of flare systems, thermal oxidizers, enclosed combustors, burner management systems, instrumentation, controls, and associated electrical equipment in industrial facilities.
Role type
Field service technician (flare & combustion systems)
Builds
Safe and reliable operation of combustion equipment for refinery, petrochemical, midstream, upstream oil & gas, LNG, and power generation customers
Domain
Industrial oil & gas / Combustion systems / Electrical & Instrumentation
Required skills
Industrial electrical troubleshooting, Instrumentation calibration, PLC/BMS diagnostics, Flare system knowledge, Combustion controls, Reading electrical schematics/P&IDs/loop diagrams, Low-voltage electrical systems, Startup & commissioning, Field service reporting, Safety compliance (LOTO, confined space, hot work)
Preferred skills
Experience with Honeywell, Fireye, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, WEG, or Schneider control systems, NFPA 85/86 knowledge, TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 certification, NCCER/ISA/Electrical License
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, Burner Management Systems (BMS), 4-20mA, HART, Modbus, Multimeters, Megohmmeters, Loop calibrators, Flame scanners, Igniters, Control valves, Flow meters, Gas analyzers, VFDs, MCCs, RTDs, Thermocouples, Pressure transmitters, Temperature transmitters, Differential pressure devices
Responsibilities
Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems for flare and combustion equipment; Calibrate and troubleshoot field instrumentation including transmitters, thermocouples, RTDs, and control valves; Troubleshoot flare ignition systems, pilots, flame fronts, and flame scanners; Perform operational testing to ensure compliance with customer specifications and safety requirements; Travel to customer sites to provide service, maintenance, startup, commissioning, and emergency support; Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Hazard Assessments, and Pre-Job Briefs; Maintain company vehicles, tools, instrumentation, and testing equipment.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC