Instrument Technician - (Freeport, TX)- Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Instrument Technician to install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair electrical, controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices to ensure they meet specified operating performance. The work uses hand tools, testing and calibrating instruments and equipment, and precision measuring instruments. The technician must be able to read and understand manuals, wiring and instrumentation schematics, and testing specifications; troubleshoot electric motors; and install wiring to circuits. The role also requires some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves building control panels, installing and mounting instruments, installing tubing and impulse lines, terminating junction boxes, and applying basic conduit installation practices. Duties also include interpreting P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams; tracing signal paths; calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; maintaining and troubleshooting control valves; performing instrument loop checks and signal verification; and diagnosing instrument and control-system failures. The technician works in industrial and construction environments, which may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. The role may require work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, and the use of required personal protective equipment. Employees must maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin cannot sponsor or take over employment sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
NCCER certification and TDLR credential/license.
Valid driver's license.
No minimum education requirements.
Ability to read and understand manuals, wiring and instrumentation schematics, and testing specifications.
Some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs; basic PLC knowledge and familiarity with process-control loop fundamentals.
Ability to use hand tools, testing and calibration equipment, precision measuring instruments, and a multimeter.
Ability to troubleshoot electric motors and install wiring to circuits.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers; the role may require handling up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair electrical, controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices.
Build control panels from scratch; install and mount instruments; install tubing and impulse lines; terminate junction boxes; and perform basic conduit installation.
Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and testing specifications.
Trace signal paths and understand control-loop functions.
Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
Maintain and troubleshoot control valves; perform instrument loop checks and signal verification.
Diagnose instrument and control-system failures, wiring and electrical issues, and sensor-output problems; determine root causes and distinguish electrical, mechanical, and process-related problems.
Troubleshoot electric motors and install wiring to circuits.
Use electrical measurements and multimeters; work with motor controls, including starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs.
Operate and navigate HMIs and apply basic PLC knowledge and process-control loop fundamentals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.