Position Highlights:

ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced I/E Instrument Tech for our Maintenance Site BASF, located in Bishop, TX. NO PER DIEM OFFERED/ MAINTENANCE POSITION. 

The I/E Instrument Technician will be responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic equipment and gauges that control, regulate, and/or monitor a mechanical system.

• Must have 5 years’ experience in instrumentation
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must be able to work on low and high pressure tubing/piping systems.
• Must have tools (see tool list below).
• Must be able to work with precision instruments and tools.
• Must have Current TWIC Card
• Must have Valid Driver License
• Must be willing to follow all company and project work policies and procedures

Job Description:

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control chemical manufacturing processes.
•  Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to help detect causes of abnormal fluctuations in process measurements.
• Tests accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and other recording, indicating, or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system, using test equipment.
• Traces out and tests electrical and electronic solid state components to locate defective parts in analog and digital devices using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools.
• Instrument Installation and Loop checking; Reassembles instruments and replaces instruments in system, using hand tools.
• SIS Instrument Calibrations
• Analyzing instrument Calibrations (such as but not limited to PH probes, LEL detectors, CO monitors, etc.) including maintenance/Repair
• Instrument tubing Fitting/bending (Process Tubing, air, etc.)
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Willing to learn about unfamiliar instrumentation both old and new.

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms
• Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.  Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limiting to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.

 ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

• NCCER - Industrial Instrument Technician
• NCCER Plus

OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS

VALID DL, MUST PASS DRUG TEST, AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

NO PER DIEM OFFERED/ MAINTENANCE POSITION

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