Five years of experience in a refinery or related field.
Knowledge of the working theory of industrial process equipment and associated physical processes.
Skill in using process meters, HART communicators, computers and companion software, combustion analyzers, torque screwdrivers, tubing tools, calibration and test equipment, and other relevant tools.
Basic knowledge of networks and industrial communications protocols.
Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems.
Ability to verify equipment is de-energized and in a safe working condition.
Ability to safely work in mixed-voltage enclosures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skill in organizing work and managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences in speech and writing.
Resourcefulness and ability to work in unfamiliar situations.
Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, specify, install, commission, calibrate, verify, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, switches, programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, controllers, and control valves.
Optimize the performance of instrumentation and control devices associated with boilers, heaters, thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, distillation columns, pumping systems, tanks, environmental monitoring equipment, and other equipment.
Maintain distributed control systems.
Read, draft, update, and maintain electrical and electronic drawings, P&IDs, standard operating procedures, calibration reports, computerized maintenance management system records, manuals, and other technical documents.
Collaborate with operations, environmental compliance, safety, and other maintenance personnel.
Follow company and agency safety rules and regulations.
Occasionally respond to emergency call-ins.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with distributed control systems.
Experience with continuous emissions monitoring systems.
Experience with fired equipment and burner management systems.
The Instrument Technician is responsible for specifying, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems and equipment associated with the processing of petroleum, waste water, and ethylene glycol. This role should be familiar with ISA standards and other relevant industry standards. The Instrument Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Maintains, repairs, specifies, installs, commissions, calibrates, verifies, and troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, switches, PLCs, VFDs, controllers, and control valves
Optimizes the performance of instrumentation and control devices assciated with boilers, heaters, thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, distillation collumns, pumping systems, tanks, environmental monitoring equipment, and other equipment
Maintains distributed control systems (DCS)
Reads, drafts, updates, and/or maintains electrical and electronic drawings, P&IDs, SOPs, calibration reports, CMMS records, SOPs, manuals, and other technical documents
Collaborates with operations, environmental compliance, safety, and other maintenance personnel
Adheres to company and agency safety rules and regulations at all times
Occasionally responds to emergency call-ins
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
5 years of experience in refinery or related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of working theory of industrial process equipment and associated physical processes
Skill in using process meters, HART communicators, computers & companion software, combustion analyzers, torque screw drivers, tubing tools, calibration & test equipment, and other relevant tools
Basic knowledge of networks and industrial communications protocols
Strong troubleshooting ability
Ability to verify equipment is de-energized and in a safe working condition
Ability to safely work in mixed voltage enclosures
Ability to work independently and in a team
Skill in organization, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Ability to clearly communicate to technical and non-technical audiences in speech and writing
Resourcefulness and ability to work in unfamiliar situations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DCS
Experience with CEMS
Experience with fired equipment and BMS
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