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Instrument Technician, Level 3

Torrance, CA💼 Full-time💰 $55–$55🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and analyzer systems (temperature, pressure, level, pH, conductivity) within an oil refinery.

Role type

Senior IC Instrument Technician

Builds

Reliable operation of refinery instrumentation and safety systems

Domain

Oil & Gas Refining / Industrial Instrumentation

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Install and maintain instruments, troubleshoot electronic/pneumatic control valves and actuators, interpret blueprints and loop drawings, operate handheld test equipment (multimeters, calibrators, meggers), climb structures, lift 50lb, work in varying weather conditions

Preferred skills

PLC programming and maintenance, experience with process/environmental analyzers (laser systems, mass spectrometry, gas analyzers), network interfacing of instruments, SAP software proficiency, 4+ years of Instrument Journeyman level experience

Technologies

PLCs, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, communication software for network interfacing

Responsibilities

Perform offline and online preventative maintenance, participate in safety system testing (SIF/IPF), coordinate replacement of defective parts, adjust and document calibration values, respond to off-shift issues via callout system, work overtime, shift work, and weekends

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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