Instrument Fitter Journey

Bechtel•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

The Instrument Fitter Journey assembles, mounts, and installs control panels, instruments, and associated sensing devices used to measure, indicate, transmit, record, and control. The role plans layouts and installations according to manufacturer instructions, specifications, design details, and drawings, and installs the supports and small-bore piping needed to secure and connect instrumentation. It requires extensive tubing-bending and installation experience, as well as pressure testing of installed tubing and small-bore pipe. The fitter reads technical drawings, maintains tools and equipment, keeps the work area orderly, and prepares quality-control installation records. The role also conducts installation inspections with engineers and clients in accordance with Installation Testing Procedures (ITPs). Work takes place in a construction environment and involves physical activity including walking, climbing, working in confined spaces and elevated areas, and lifting tools and equipment up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Extensive tubing-bending and installation experience.
Ability to read P&IDs, detail drawings, location drawings, schematics, isometrics, and other drawings.
Typically 48 months of industrial construction experience.
Physical ability to work in a construction environment, including extensive walking, climbing, confined spaces, and elevated work areas.
Ability to lift tools and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow established company policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety regulations.
Assemble, mount, and install control panels, instruments, and associated sensing devices that measure, indicate, transmit, record, and control.
Plan layouts and installations in accordance with manufacturer instructions, specifications, issued design details, and drawings.
Assemble and install instrument stands, brackets, trays, clamps, and hangers to secure instrumentation and associated components.
Measure, cut, thread, and install small-bore piping typically used in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Perform pressure testing of installed tubing and small-bore pipe as required to verify system integrity.
Read P&IDs, detail drawings, location drawings, schematics, isometrics, and other drawings.
Work accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining an orderly, clean work area.
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment, and installed and pre-installed instrumentation.
Prepare and record QC installation documents.
Perform installation inspections with engineers and clients in accordance with Installation Testing Procedures (ITPs).