Instrumentation and Controls Technician

BASIC FUNCTION

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician is responsible for identifying, locating and correcting operational problems arising in control systems and instruments. These problems occur in high purity specialty hydrocarbons processes as well as in utility systems such as boilers, water treatment and other related auxiliary equipment.

• Troubleshoot, repair, design, installation, and configuration of equipment, instrumentation, and control systems including all DCS, PLC systems, and loop controllers.
• Maintain all facility equipment through corrective, predictive, and planned activities.
• Oversight and coordination of outside contractors in Electrical and Instrumentation during outages (turn‑around) or at other times, as required.
• Replace instrumentation and controls as needed.
• Prepare and assist technicians, managers, planners/schedulers in preparing labor/material estimates.
• Consult with supervisors and management on problem resolution/troubleshooting and issues.
• Write, review, and revise maintenance and related procedures.
• Timely and efficiently execute assignments to support plant processes, facilities, and/or Engineering.
• Make recommendations and assist with requisitions for spare parts, storeroom items, tools, etc.
• Control rationing of storeroom items, tools, etc.
• Testing, calibrating and repairing electronic and pneumatic control devices.
• Properly document the status of instruments and controls and all activities performed on such instruments and controls.
• Maintain instruments, standards, and tools.
• Perform equipment inspection prior to and upon return from vendor certification and review and approve adequacy of associated documentation.
• Develop and/or revise calibration procedures and job plans while looking for ways to improve how calibrations and troubleshooting are performed to make those practices more efficient.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the repair and maintenance of control and instrumentation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one‑lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&'s).
• 5+ years of Instrumentation and Controls experience in a chemical plant or similar industry preferred.

A minimum of an Associate's Degree in electronics or a closely related field.

• Able to perform mathematical functions.
• Possess a strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship and Workplace Safety.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the plant and outside vendors.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, shop and power equipment used in the job.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to respond to work under emergency or high‑stress situations.
• Ability to make Electrical and Instrumentation Controls related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate computer knowledge of Microsoft Products and SAP.

Work is performed both in an office and outside. Petroleum refinery‑based environment including but not limited to chemical, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to risk of electrical shock. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Occasionally required to work long hours which may include nights, weekends, holidays for regularly scheduled maintenance and emergency work and support as well as on‑call availability.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences, required to wear personal protective…