Instrument Technician, Ferndale Refinery

Phillips 66•Ferndale, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Technician, Ferndale Refinery is responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments at the Ferndale Refinery. Field instruments include various process transmitters, switches, analyzers, controllers, positioners, automated valves, etc. The majority of the work is outdoors in an industrial environment. The incumbent must possess the fitness and ability to perform the tasks responsibly under normal supervision. This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (April 6, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year. This position is on a 4/10 work schedule.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Associate’s degree in Instrument Technology or graduate from a two-year certificate program in Instrument Technology from an accredited technical school
Working experience with hand tools including multi-meters, communicators, and other test equipment
Experience with basic shop mathematics and material dimensions including pipe sizes and schedules, alloy material awareness and use
Experience with creating sketches and interpreting P&IDs and other electrical drawings
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
Willingness to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Be on call and respond to refinery emergencies during off-hours
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb structures up to 200 feet in height using stairs and ladders.
Transport articles up to 50 pounds
Work around toxic chemicals, including acids and bases
Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
Maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience working as an instrument technician in an industrial environment.
Experience working on tank gauging systems, vibration monitoring systems, or analyzers
Experience with SAP's Maintenance Module or other ERP Maintenance modules
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NEC

Responsibilities

Follow all refinery safe practices and procedures
Perform Job Safety Analysis as required
Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform other maintenance tasks on field instrumentation, including but not limited to, pneumatic and electronic transmitters, switches, controllers, positioners, and automated valves
Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform other maintenance tasks on process analyzers and sample systems, including but not limited to, gas chromatographs, continuous emission monitoring systems, oxygen, conductivity, pH, and tail gas analyzers
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform other maintenance tasks on on vibration and temperature monitoring systems for rotating equipment
Configure, install, perform loop checks, and commission new instrumentation associated with maintenance activities
Install instrument tubing and tubing fitting systems per manufacturer's specifications
Work with operations and process controls team to troubleshoot instruments and signal wiring controlled by distributed controls systems and programmable logic controllers
Utilize test equipment, such as multi-meters, temperature and pressure calibrators, communicators, and signal generators
Research and retrieve equipment information, refinery equipment files, and communication with vendors
Read and interpret loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics, cause/effects, data sheets, etc
Use computers and software applications to enter and retrieve data
Perform diagnostic testing, isolation, terminations, and/or energized work on instrument wiring up to 125V in compliance with the refinery's electrical safety program
Perform work activities that include pulling, lifting, twisting, working in confined spaces and on elevated platforms requiring fall protection
Operate mobile equipment