Instrument Apprentice

Control Tech•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Instrument Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices. The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.

Requirements

Registered Apprentice preferred.
High school diploma.
OSHA 30 and Safeland, with preference for OSHA500.
Experience in oil and gas is an asset.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position.
Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).

Responsibilities

Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings.
Assists with Installing process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.).
Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing.
Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers.
Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement and tests as required); maintains field instrument records and standards.
Uses pressure and/or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
Installs and repairs chemical pumps.
Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies.
Provides on-call support as required.
Other duties as required.