Instrument Mechanic

HF Sinclair Corporation•Tulsa, OK

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and adjusting indicating, recording, and controlling instruments and valves. The role requires reading schematics, understanding digital control systems, valves, transmitters, and transducers. Additionally, the mechanic will maintain and troubleshoot pH equipment, hydrocarbon and H2S detectors, and furnace oxygen analyzers. A testing requirement is in place for all candidates.

Requirements

Three (3) years of industrial, chemical plant, or refinery experience is required.
Experience troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and calibrating pneumatic and electronic process control instruments and valves.
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Ability to cope with several problems or projects at the same time.
Ability to make decisions and take responsibility.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and control loop sheets.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair intermittent failures on process control equipment.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge in mathematics to calculate accurate figures for setting up flows, levels, temperatures, and pressures.
Ability to read electrical schematics and draw simple work sketches.
Strong background in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting along with construction.
Strong understanding of refinery instrumentation and troubleshooting of P & I diagrams, loop sheets, control valves, recorders, controllers, and process control valves.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Mechanical ability.
Computer literate.
Comprehend and follow verbal instructions, rules and regulations, both job and safety related.
Proficient in the use of precision test and calibration equipment.
Knowledge of the four primary process variables, i.e., flow, level, pressure, and temperature.
Knowledge of types “J” and “K” thermocouples.
A basic understanding of Honeywell TDC (Total Distributed Control) systems.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to grip, hold, operate various power and hand tools and make precise hand and finger movements.
Able to lift, carry, climb, walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, push, reach, talk, hear, climb stairs and ladders and have a sense of balance.
Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
Able to hear alarms, emergency horns and make visual inspections.
Ability to reach overhead and at or below shoulder level.
Physically demanding position requiring a large portion of time spent standing, walking and handling materials on various surfaces including but not limited to gravel, dirt, grass, concrete, stairs, in and out of vehicles and on uneven surfaces.
Able to work from various body positions for extended periods of time performing strenuous physical activity.
Able to work in confined spaces, in restricted areas, and at various heights up to 200ft depending on unit/area of refinery.
Able to climb, ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding and stairways at various heights.
Ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential and a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment including flame retardant clothing.
Ability to use SCBA and in-line breathing air periodically required.
No beards allowed.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree or Electronics Degree or training preferred.
Experienced with the maintenance of distributive control systems.
Analyzers and PLC expertise helpful.
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot pH equipment, hydrocarbon and H2S detectors, and furnace oxygen analyzers a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, maintain, and calibrate pneumatic and electronic instruments to measure and control process variables such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition using hand tools and precision instruments.
Disassemble malfunctioning instruments, examine and test mechanism and circuitry for defects.
Troubleshoot equipment in or out of control loops and replace or repair defective parts.
Reassemble instrument, test and calibrate assembly for conformance with specifications using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, manometers, smart communicators and pressure instruments.
Inspect instruments periodically and make minor calibration adjustments to assure they are functioning within specified controlled variables.
Repair control valves and positioners and troubleshoot and repair low voltage electrical control systems.
Perform shutdown testing on all types of instrumentation switches and controls as identified in Shutdown Procedures.
Test, troubleshoot, repair or replace, calibrate, and reinstall electrical and electronic instrumentation and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Operate testing equipment and interpret test results.
Identify process flow and location of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation using P&ID and Loop Sheets to troubleshoot instrumentation problems.
Terminate wiring in control room and junction box and connect electronic device to the instrumentation.
Install pneumatic or process piping/tubing to the instrumentation.
Report any incidents in a timely manner and identify potential environmental problems and take action to prevent incidents.
Identify and communicate any unsafe conditions to the supervisor, ensure all work and operations are in accordance with safety policies and procedures, participate or delegate participation with monthly safety audits as required and ensure monthly safety equipment audits are completed and returned to the supervisor.
Conduct pipefitting, truck driving, forklift, manlift, and in general any other duties required to support and contribute to an efficient maintenance organization.
Maintain and repair process instruments (level, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.), control systems, analyzers and electrical power systems in the refinery such as process control and environmental control analyzers, interlock, permissive, electrical light, power and motor control systems.
Order equipment and supplies.
Perform special assignments or tasks assigned by their supervisor.