Instrumentation Technician

Company: EMCOR
Location: Nederland
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Job Description:

About Us: Ardent Services, LLC was formed in 2002 to provide professional electrical and instrumentation services.Ardent Services is a leading provider of high quality, power, control, and process automation services performed safely on time and on budget, as well as a premier provider of specialty electrical and instrumentation (EI) services for process industries throughout the country.Position Description: Instrumentation Technician(ResumeCertification or Degree Preferred but NOT required)The successful candidate will be an Instrument Technician with relevant industrial or oil gas industry. This person must have a continual focus on safety, cost control and client satisfaction when performing the duties of this position, as well as have a history of producing quality work with attention to detail in order to meet and exceed client needs.LOCATION: Nederland, TXHOURS: 40 hrs per week (Current Schedule is five 8hr shifts Mon-Fri, possibility of overtime)TYPE: MaintenanceREQUIREMENTS: TWIC Facility, DISA UA, Basic Plus, FRCLENGTH: Maintenance Contract renewed annuallySTART DATE: April 10th,2023There is NO PERDIEM for this job site.Essential Duties ResponsibilitiesInstall process control, and measurement instrumentation such as transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc. on existing and new plant equipment and processes.Use correct procedures for installations. Knowledgeable on selecting the correct materials. Installing devices with preventive maintenance and keeping operator use in mind.Perform mechanical work associated with instrument repair, modification while having the ability to remove and install small piping and tubing.Rebuild control valves and tune controllers.Perform preventive maintenance on instrumentation, instrumentation calibration, replacement and tests as required and maintain plant electrical and instrument records and terface with outside contractors on new installation and start-up of electrical and process control system.Provide support to operations in process control.Troubleshoot plant equipment and systems.Review and interpret all, training manuals, instruction manuals and blueprints and control system drawings. Participate in company provided training as per supervisor's direction to ensure job knowledge.Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing.Perform routine and emergency repairs of plant equipment.Use test equipment and hand tools necessary to troubleshoot and maintain devices and spect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instrumentsCommunicate condition of equipment and status of jobs to supervision, operations and outside service plete all written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completedRepair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective partsPerform any tasks that a junior technician or tube bender would be responsible for.Our positions are general in nature, and when necessary, you may be asked to lend your talents, skills and abilities in areas that would not normally be associated for the position in which you were originally hired.Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredJunior to advanced or technician-level Instrument Technician status.Familiar with DCS, PLC, or SCADA control systems.Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, instrument loop diagrams and PID'S.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Knowledge of oil and gas or related equipment; safety practices, machinery inspection procedures; basic chemistry principles; oil and gas processes; theories and principles of oil and gas operations; basic electrical principles.Knowledge of electricity, voltage and current relationshipsAbility to learn mechanical electrical control equipment and basic oil and gas equipment operation.Ability to use basic mathematics including algebra geometry to take measurements and perform computations required for installation and calibration of equipmentAbility to use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers small electrical hand tools, operate use such test equipment as multimeters, loop calibrators, Hart communicator, frequency devices and oscilloscopes.Ability to read in English understand technical manuals, classroom materials and electrical and mechanical drawings.Capable of working with DCS, programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controls (PLC), control software and human-machine interface systems would be an asset.Excellent communication skills and interaction with co-workers, supervisors and contractors.Special Conditions of EmploymentMust possess a valid US Driver's License.Must be willing to submit to pre-employment, random and for-cause drug testing, as well as any other drug testing required by our clients and statutory regulations.General RequirementsPossess high degree of initiative, creativity, communication skills, self-supervision, and respect for safety requirements.Must be a team player work closely with maintenance, production, engineering, and outside services.Must have a flexible work schedule - shift work, overtime and weekends and schedule changes are routine and required aspects of the position.Must be able to climb ladders; drive a forklift; and understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteransDisabled#ardent#CB1

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