What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Technician HNO position at TPC Group?
Job Summary:
The Instrument Technician plays a key role in performing inspection and repairs on control valves, level transmitters, flow meters, and pressure transmitters. This role is also responsible for performing preventive maintenance on all types of process instrumentation, i.e. analyzers, pressure switches, level switches, flow switches, gas detectors, PH meters, and conductivity meters. The ideal candidate will be able to perform troubleshooting tasks to diagnose and correct instrumentation problems in the field.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform inspection and repairs on control valves, level transmitters, flow meters, and pressure transmitters.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all types of process instrumentation, i.e. analyzers, pressure switches, level switches, flow switches, gas detectors, PH meters, and conductivity meters.
- Perform troubleshooting tasks to diagnose and correct instrumentation problems in the field.
- Capable of reading and understanding P&ID'S, PFD'S, and perform maintenance tasks using instrument loop sheets.
- Responsible for emergency call-out and rotating weekly on-call duty.
- Maintain and promote a safe work environment at all times and follow Safe Work Practices established by TPC Group.
- Maintain electronic and paper documentation for Preventive Maintenance, Mechanical Integrity tasks, and regulatory required calibrations.
- Uses of all types of testing equipment i.e. signal generators, multi-meters, thermocouple simulators, Honeywell testing devices. Yamatake communicators, and the 475/375 Hart communicators
- Repair Fisher control valves and positioners such as the A Body, E Body, Butterfly, Ball, quarter turn, 546 I/P, 3582/3610J positioners and DVCs.
- Repair Fisher level trolls with 2500 series pneumatic heads.
Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Instrumentation AND 2 years' experience OR a minimum of 5 years' experience in the maintenance of petrochemical/refining instrumentation/analytical equipment.
- Knowledge and experience with troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation/analytical equipment.
- Experience should not be primarily electrical
Preferred Skills:
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently or within a group.
All applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the united states continually without any company sponsorship.
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TPC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. EEO is the Law.