Job Description
Instrumentation Technician Job Duties
Instrumentation technicians have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Uses gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and mechanic hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components
- Manage and maintain instrument calibration documentation and CMMS database
- Maintain computers and software packages relevant to the design, modification, installation and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of instrument application, operation and of the electrical and mechanical principles involved in repair, testing and calibration
- Maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation devices, electrical power distribution and monitoring devices, VFD drives and motor control
- Performs preventive and predictive maintenance including calibration, using data collectors, testing and diagnostic tools, and computerized maintenance management systems
- Investigate equipment failures, determine root cause of failure
- Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns
- Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of the plant mechanical integrity program
- Must be familiar with VFD structure and be able to determine causes of failure and be able to repair (prefer AB experience)