Instrument Technician
Core
Installs, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation systems (temperature, pressure, level transmitters, control circuits, valves, PLCs, analyzers) and associated piping/wiring within an oil refinery.
Role type
Instrumentation Technician (IC)
Builds
Reliable process control and safety systems for oil refining operations
Domain
Oil & Gas Refining / Industrial Instrumentation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument installation and calibration, troubleshooting electrical/pneumatic systems, interpreting blueprints and schematics, operating handheld test equipment, preventative maintenance, ladder climbing, vehicle operation
Preferred skills
Level II electrical safety training, PLC programming (Modicon, Quantum, Triplex, Triconex), vibration monitoring, process analyzer knowledge (chromatography, spectrometry), SAP/Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
PLCs (Modicon, Quantum, Triplex, Triconex), SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, multi-meters, pressure calibrators, smart communicators, thermocouple/RTD simulators, dead weight testers, meggers
Responsibilities
Install and maintain instruments, control valves, conduit, wiring, and tubing; Perform offline and online preventative maintenance; Troubleshoot indication, control, and process safety systems; Interpret blueprints, loop drawings, electrical schematics, and ladder logic; Operate handheld test equipment and refinery vehicles; Coordinate with Engineering for instrumentation upgrades; Document maintenance activities and work requests
Seniority
Journeyman level, hands-on IC
