Foreman Instrumentation

Zachry Group•Pasadena, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising instrumentation personnel, troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and customer requirements. This role involves supervising and overseeing instrumentation work activities, including installing, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic equipment, controls, and measuring devices. The position requires the ability to test and analyze electronic and measuring equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and complete detailed reports. Responsibilities also include installing and commissioning metering, recording, and control devices, extending and connecting related electrical circuits, and preparing sketches and reports reflecting changes to instrumentation systems. The Foreman will test and troubleshoot various process instruments, diagnose and repair control instrument and electrical issues, review maintenance activities for deficiencies, and assist supervision with estimating, planning, and material procurement. Maintaining familiarity with site instrumentation and electrical systems, enforcing safety standards, and serving as a professional representative of Zachry to the customer are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

5+ years of Instrumentation Foreman experience or equivalent demonstrated knowledge.
10+ years of maintenance experience in a chemical plant environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work effectively as a team player.
Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, and isometric drawings.
Experience using testing and measuring instruments to verify equipment performance and make adjustments.
Knowledge of electrical theory, wiring, calibration, and electronic devices.
Experience with gauges and measurement devices.
Experience performing calibration work and working with calibration laboratories.
Experience with low- and high-pressure tubing and piping systems.
Excellent customer-facing communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work overtime and respond to callouts as needed.
Must supply required journeyman tools and have experience using associated power tools.
Willingness to follow all company, project, and customer requirements.
Willingness to perform additional qualified duties as assigned.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Current, laid-off (ROF), or former Zachry employee
NCCER Industrial Instrument Technician certification
Formal technical education or vocational training

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee instrumentation work activities.
Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, isometric drawings, engineering instructions, and manufacturer specifications.
Install, repair, maintain, and calibrate electronic equipment, controls, and measuring devices.
Test and analyze electronic and measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and functionality.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on instrumentation systems.
Complete reports documenting tests, repairs, installations, and maintenance activities.
Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, calibrate, and test a wide variety of industrial instrumentation used to measure and control: Level, Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Process control systems.
Install and commission metering, recording, and control devices.
Extend and connect related electrical circuits as needed.
Prepare sketches, schematics, and reports reflecting changes made to instrumentation systems.
Test and troubleshoot flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, detectors, and other process instruments.
Install and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment.
Diagnose and repair process control instrument and electrical issues.
Review maintenance activities and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Assist supervision with estimating, planning, and material procurement.
Review equipment history and work orders to identify recurring issues and implement corrective measures.
Support special projects as assigned.
Maintain familiarity with site instrumentation and electrical systems.
Enforce company safety standards, policies, and housekeeping requirements.
Serve as a professional representative of Zachry while working with the customer.