Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking a experienced industrial Instrument Technicians for industrial construction projects.
Position Summary
Sr. Instrument Technicians will perform a variety of instrumentation services, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing, etc., across a construction site.
Qualification Highlights:
- Must be able to read plans, sketches, loop sheets, specifications, instrument ID and data sheets
- Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see below
- Must be able to meet all physical requirements
- Must have instrumentation experience working on industrial construction projects
- Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
- Must have all required tools
- Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
- Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
- Must be willing to travel away from home for work assignments
Position Responsibilities:
- Repair and calibrate flow, pressure, level, temperature, and differential pressure transmitters
- Service and repair control valves, actuators, and regulators of all sizes
- Install, repair, and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation
- Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on process instrumentation
- Calibrate and maintain area monitoring equipment (i.e., LEL, H2S, CL2, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment (e.g., sample analyzers, gas chromatographs, and conductivity/pH/density probes)
- Complete other related duties as assigned
- Identify all tools required for tasks
- Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
- Cleanup work areas
- Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma required
Minimum 5 years of petrochemical or refinery experience in E&I crafts
Certificate of Instrumentation Technology or Associates Degree
Good working knowledge of test equipment, hand tools, and hand-held communicators or equivalent computer software
Proficient in reading P&IDs, instrument ID/Loop Sheets, and equipment manuals
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with MicroMotion flow meters is a plus
Experience with Delta-V or other Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) is a plus
Experience with analytical equipment is a plus
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is a plus
Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
Must have required tools
Ability to work with others - Team player
Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
- Former employee of RCI
- NCCER Certification related to Electrician or Instrumentation
Candidate Possession of Required Tools:
- Tool Box with Lock
- Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) - Fluke 77 or better
- Pliers
- Screw Drivers: Phillips Head and Flat Head
- Termination Screwdriver
- Nut Driver Set
- Open End, Box End Wrenches
- Soldering Iron
- Test Clips & Jumpers
- Safety Toed Boots
- Not Required but advantageous for this position:
- Multifunction Process Calibrator
- mA Loop Calibrator
- HART Communicator
- Vacuum and Pressure Calibrator
- Hand Operated/Vacuum and Pressure Pump
Physical Requirements:
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
- Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
- Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
- May be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
- Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
- May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
- May work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
- Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
- Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators
RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: Recruiting.RCI@RichardEPC.com
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