Instrumentation and Mechanical Technician

Responsibilities

• Calibration and Testing: Fine-tune, test, and align transmitters, sensors, control valves, and gauges to precise operational standards using specialized tools like loop calibrators and multimeters.
• Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic faults in machinery and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), replacing defective parts to reduce downtime.
• System Installation: Set up new instrumentation infrastructure and connect related electrical circuits following engineering schematics and PIDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine scheduled inspections and upkeep according to a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of all calibrations, repairs, parts usage, and updates made to plant layout drawings.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training (such as an ITI in Instrument Mechanics) in electronics, industrial automation, or instrumentation technology.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in electrical and electronic principles, and the ability to read complex wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Diagnostic Proficiency: Skill in operating test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and digital logic probes.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and clear communication abilities to coordinate with engineers and operators.

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