Instrument Technician

Job Details

Description

Burrow Global is a leading industrial services provider delivering high-quality maintenance, turnarounds, and project execution for the energy, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. Our teams work on complex, safety-critical projects where craftsmanship, teamwork, and problem-solving drive success.

We are seeking to hire 1 skilled Instrumentation Technician to support a project in Texas City, TX. This project will last 4-6 weeks.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-conscious, and adept at diagnosing and repairing instrumentation, electrical systems, and control processes. You’ll work closely with engineers, operators, and vendors to keep process systems running reliably and efficiently. Candidates for this position must have pre-loop instrumentation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose problems quickly and take ownership to implement corrective action; consult with equipment vendors as needed.
• Troubleshoot control loops, electronic controls, valves, transmitters, and associated instrumentation.
• Utilize loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line diagrams, and P&ID drawings for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Set up and operate shop tools, diagnostic test equipment, and hand tools for installation and maintenance.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, and related components; document results accurately.
• Proficiently troubleshoot 120-volt AC controls and research material specifications, testing methods, and repair approaches.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with site procedures and expectations.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems, implement improvements, and support process optimization.
• Education/Experience:
• Five (5) years of process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in the process industry, OR
• Two (2) years of industry maintenance experience plus an associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology.
• Certification:
• Proof of NCCER (Instrumentation) certification required prior to employment.
• Active TWIC Card
• Technical Proficiency:
• Proficient in loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line diagrams, and P&ID drawings.
• Knowledgeable in maintaining control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
• Proficient in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls.
• Communication:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read, speak, and write English.
  
  

Personal/Physical Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, and stoop.
• Must wear all required PPE, including respirator usage when required.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Able to operate iPad and computer for documentation and diagnostics.
  
  

Work Environment/Availability

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Additional Attributes:
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to diagnostics and problem-solving.
• Comfortable collaborating with equipment vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.