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Lead Instrument Technician I
full-timeBelle Chasse

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Belle Chasse

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

Position Summary 

A Lead I&E Technician will lead a crew of I&E technicians in the execution of safe, quality, and efficient completion of various tasks related to I&E maintenance work being performed at a petrochemical processing plant, including but not limited to: 

  • Lead Technician overseeing, coordinating, and executing craft specific instrumentation and electrical labor. 

  • Perform skilled instrumentation/electrical activities; disassembly, repair, test, troubleshoot, analysis, calibration, and/or installation of various types of equipment such as pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters; control valves; motor and motor control circuits; variable frequency drives; low- and high-pressure tubing/piping systems; and measuring/gauging equipment that control, regulate, and/or monitor mechanical systems. 

  • Providing support services such as but not limited to firewatch, holewatch, bottlewatch, light equipment/vehicle operation, material kitting/delivery, general housekeeping, etc. 

 

Qualification Highlights 

  • Must be able to meet all physical requirements – see below. 

  • Must have reliable transportation  

  • Must be willing and able to work: 

  • Up to 7 days per week 

  • Overtime, call-out, etc. as required 

  • Must be capable of working under the direction of a skilled Foreman. 

  • Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to oversee safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.   

  • Must be experienced with and/or capable of successfully completing all required training/qualifications necessary to utilize all related tools, apparatuses, equipment, etc. to execute safety-sensitive work which includes but is not limited to the preparation, set-up, and execution of hot work, confined space entry, and fresh air work.   

  • Will be expected to assist other crafts when not actively performing instrumentation and electrical activities. 

  • Must be capable of reading, understanding, and adhering to restrictions and/or requirements of various types of work permits and/or JSAs. 

  • Must successfully complete Short Service Employee (SSE) program, if applicable. 

  • Must successfully complete a 90-day probationary period.  Any disciplinary and/or attendance issues during this time will be grounds for termination. 

  • Must maintain satisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of no less than 3.0.  Unsatisfactory bi-annual evaluation scores of less than 3.0 for two consecutive cycles will result in disciplinary action, up to termination, for poor performance. 

 

Position Responsibilities 

  • Craft specific labor as outlined above. 

  • Must have a strong approach, understanding, and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in an industrial environment. 

  • Must be capable of and will be expected to perform pre-task hazard assessments to identify potential risks and implement pro-active elimination and/or mitigation techniques. 

  • Must have extensive and demonstrated experience performing maintenance on various types of industrial equipment in a petrochemical facility utilizing precision instruments and tools. 

  • Must actively participate and support site programs such as (at a minimum): 

  • Safe Catch/Quality Catch/Stop Work Authority 

  • Continuous Improvement (SMART Focus) 

  • Applicable customer initiatives/programs 

 
Preferred Qualifications 

Current or Former Zachry Employee with acceptable ESR ratings only. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Performance Verified (PV) certification for Instrumentation and/or Electrical Tech or certification from accredited Instrumentation and/or Electrical Tech training program. 

  • Must have a minimum score of 81% on the Zachry Craft Assessment test pre-employment. 

  • Must have at a minimum 5-10 years of related experience as a Lead I&E Tech. 

  • Must have experience using industrial hand and power tools in an industrial work environment. 

  • Must possess good problem-solving abilities and an agile mindset. 

  • Must possess aptitude for electrical theory, have effective computing, literacy, and numeracy skills, and manual dexterity. 

  • Must possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment. 

  • Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and valid Driver’s License. 

  • Must possess effective communication skills (written and/or verbal) with co-workers, supervisors, and customer. 

  • Must possess a strong commitment/understanding of Zachry and customer core values, safety rules, and regulations. 

  • Must possess and maintain a valid TWIC card for the duration of employment. 

  • Must successfully complete and maintain applicable Safety Council and/or Site-Specific credentials for the duration of employment. 

  • Must be capable of reading and comprehending technical manuals as well as industrial/engineered drawings such as but not limited to blueprints, sketches, plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, isometric drawings, manufacturer and engineering instructions, P&ID, etc. to determine scope of work, locations, required tools/equipment, and bill of materials to execute activities. 

  • Must poses knowledge and experience of hoisting/lifting/and rigging practices to execute these activities in a safe and controlled manner with the assistance of come-along, cranes, etc. as necessary. 

  • Must be capable of leading and mentoring other crew members such as helpers, apprentices, and Journeymen II. 

  • Must possess skills and ability to preplan, coordinate, and order material for specific jobs/activities/tasks. 

  • Will be expected to assist other crafts when not actively performing I&E Tech activities. 

 

Physical Requirements 

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, cycling, bending, squatting, lifting, and physically demanding work.  

  • Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls. 

  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.  

  • Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs.  

  • Must be capable and comfortable working at extreme heights on fixed, temporary, and/or mobile platforms. 

  • Must be capable and comfortable working within confined spaces to include but not limited to tanks, vessels, pits, excavations, etc. 

  • Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.  

  • Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day. 

  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, chemical suits, and steel-toe boots.  

  • Must be clean shaven. 

 

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Medical Requirements 

  • Drug Screen 

  • Pre-Employment Physical 

  • Pulmonary Function Test 

  • Respiratory Protection/Fit Test: 

  • Scott AV 3000 

  • Scott AV 2000 

  • 3M 6000 

  • Audiogram 

 

Safety Orientation/Training Requirements 

  • Gulf Coast Safety Council 

  • 08BOP:  Basic Plus/Refresher 

  • 08COCSS:  Chevron OP Site Specific 

  • 08CP309Q:  Chevron OP Qualified Electrical 

  • 08FIRSTA:  First Aid/CPR 

  • 08AED:  AED 

  • 08COCROV:  Release of Victim   

  • 08COCCSE:  Chevron OP Confined Space Attendant 

  • 08COCFW:  Chevron OP Fire Watch Attendant 

  • 08COCPLW:  Chevron OP Person Leading Work 

  • Gatefeed 

  • JVIC - Hand Safety 

  • JVIC - Heat Stress 

  • JVIC - Scaffold User Training 

  • JVIC - Signal Person Training 

  • JVIC - Small Hand Tool Training 2020 

  • JVIC - Zachry Group Critical Few Life Saving Principles 2021 

  • JVIC - Zachry P&ID Training 

  • Aerial Work Platform 

  • Asbestos Awareness 

  • Audio 

  • Basic Plus 

  • Confined Space 

  • Confined Space Attendant 

  • Driver’s Safety 

  • Energy Control 

  • Fire Watch 

  • Flagger Training 

  • Forklift Training 

  • Hole Watch 

  • Hydrogen Sulfide 

  • Industrial Electrician 

  • Industrial Worker 

  • Lead Awareness 

  • Lock, Tag, Try 

  • MVR 

  • Permit Training 

  • Respiratory Safety 

  • Rigger Training 

  • Scaffold User 

  • Skilled Electrical Worker 

  • Site Specific 

  • Supplied Air 

  • TWIC 

 

Certifications and/or Licenses Required:   

  • NCCER Performance Verified (PV) Instrument Technician and/or Electrician 

  • Zachry Craft Assessment test score of at least 81%. 

  • For the selected candidate, please process the following complete the following training during the pre-employment phase: 

  • For the selected candidate, please process the following forms during the pre-employment phase: 

 

Background Check Required:  No 

 

Computer Required:   

  • Zachry e-mail address required. 

 

Craft License Required:  No 

 

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Instrumentation,Electrical Activities,Troubleshooting,Calibration,Safety Compliance,Team Leadership,Problem Solving,Communication,Hazard Assessment,Maintenance,Technical Reading,Tool Operation,Rigging Practices,Material Coordination,Quality Assurance,Training,Mentoring

About Zachry Group

Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors.
We work with customers to plan, build and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers.

Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Lead I&E Technician will oversee a crew in executing instrumentation and electrical maintenance tasks safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing skilled activities such as troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of various equipment.

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As a Lead Instrument Technician I at Zachry Group, you will: the Lead I&E Technician will oversee a crew in executing instrumentation and electrical maintenance tasks safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing skilled activities such as troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of various equipment..

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