NS Instrument Fitter Journeyman

Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.  Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports

Skilled

    Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
    Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
    Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
    Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
    May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects 
    Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools 
    Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments 
    Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
    May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards. 
    Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
    Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
    Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies

    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, 

so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor 

weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access 

required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and 

maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across 

construction/industrial site

Must have required tools

May require U.S. Drivers License

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing