What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Technician position at The Hawk Group?
Position Overview
Our Client is currently seeking Instrument Technicians for on-site work at Client Fields on the North Slope of Alaska. This position observes a 14-day on/14-day off rotation schedule in a remote work environment.
The Instrument Technician will work in the maintenance department at the designated field and report to the E/I Maintenance Supervisor. This position will work in a Journeyman role and develop/demonstrate skills and knowledge to allow for progression within the Journeyman instrumentation position.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Performance of the Journeyman Instrumentation Technician duties in North Slope Operations, specifically drill sites and facility
- Performing maintenance on industrial instrumentation process control systems, calibration and testing, repairing electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic instruments, valve repair, PLC & DCS and SIS systems, and turbine controls
- Performing general maintenance functions such as troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance
- New installation of instrumentation and control systems in hazardous/classified areas
- Functional checkout/commissioning of new equipment and facilities
- Proficiency using test and calibration equipment
- Utilizing safe work practices and actively participating in company safety processes and programs
- Working in a team environment with a wide range of personnel
Success Profile
- Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right
- Communicates Effectively: Invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding and influences with confidence to drive performance and achieve business results.
- Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
Basic/Required:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Current/valid drivers license
- Associate degree/trade certificate or higher in Instrumentation, related field, or foreign equivalent
- 5 or more years of experience in instrumentation in an industrial environment
- 5 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in a remote work location on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off work schedule
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to complete annual promotional training, set goals, and demonstrate achievement through work performance.
- Are you willing and able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements outlined in this job description, with or without reasonable accommodation?
Preferred:
- 10 or more years of field experience
- 1 or more years of experience with installation, commissioning and maintenance of oil and gas industrial equipment and automation control systems
- 1 or more years of experience in commissioning or maintenance leadership role with track record of achievement, partnership, technical growth, and increasing responsibilities
- 1 or more years of experience with a maintenance management system (SAP preferred)
- Ability to deliver Zero Incident HSE Results
- Demonstrate active leadership/participation/engagement in achieving a Zero Incident Culture
- Ability to read, interpret, and red-line P&ID (piping and inst. drawings)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong computing skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work in temperature extremes and adverse weather conditions
- Work both in and out of a company-provided vehicle
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, carrying material and climbing ladders/stairs
- This is a Safety Sensitive position