Instrument Technician

Matrix Service•Emporia, VA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Technician selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry. They develop specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus. The role involves sketching and building or modifying jigs, fixtures, and instruments, and verifying the acceptability of fabricated devices. Responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment, and operating test apparatus during test cycles to produce, regulate, and record effects of various conditions. The technician will analyze and convert test data into usable forms, preparing graphs and written reports. They may also use computerized equipment for testing and reporting, identify safety hazards, and perform other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years or more of refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic hand tools.
Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or have an NCCER certification for your craft.
Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
Must have Completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, S.T.A.R.T. Class and Client / Site specific training.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status in a drug testing program.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry.
Develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
Sketches and builds or modifies jigs, fixtures, and instruments and related apparatus.
Verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
Installs or directs technical personnel in installation of unit in test chamber or other test facility.
Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions, such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration.
Analyzes and converts test data to usable form, using mathematical formulas.
Prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results.
May plan test program.
May use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs.
Identifies safety hazards and takes necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Performs all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.