Instrument Technician

Cenovus Energy•Lima, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cenovus Lima Refinery is now hiring for an Instrument Technician role where the successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of instrumentation and control systems. Work is performed consistent with standard procedures, applicable training, specifications, and regulatory standards, with attention to completing tasks in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. The duties for this position will be performed in an outdoor process facility under the direction of the Maintenance and Construction department. Skills must be demonstrated prior to the job being awarded. The Instrument Technician must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the US
High School Diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license
Individuals must be prepared to work safely, work outside, work at significant heights and have the willingness and ability to work overtime within hazardous environments

Nice To Haves

A technical degree or Journeyman's Certification in a related field considered an asset
ISA or NICET certification and proficiency working in SAP considered an asset.
Experience in refining, petroleum, transportation or closely related work environment considered an asset
Working knowledge of computer operating systems, MS Office Applications, various software programs, and diagnostic software

Responsibilities

Operate diagnostic tools such as: Hart and Honeywell communicators, Beamex calibration equipment, Digital Multi-Meters, laptop computers with diagnostic software systems, and hand tools
Troubleshoot and repair instrument system failures by isolating the problem and performing repairs or replacements as required
Work with control engineers and operations to properly tune out deviations and disturbances
Read and interpret P&ID diagrams and control loop drawings
Research manuals, diagrams and perform Internet searches to find information to track down and repair control circuit faults or intermittent disturbances in a wide variety of detection and control elements
Have or develop the skills necessary to remove, disassemble, inspect for faults, repair and reassemble instrumentation devices within the refinery
Make adjustments to existing equipment to modify performance and operation of these devices as necessary to maintain continuous operation of process equipment
Complete work on field devices in high or confined places. Access instruments from scaffolds or mobile platforms. Wear SCBAs or Respirators as required