Instrument Tech Journeyman I

American Refining Group Inc.•Bradford, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation Tech Journeyman I is responsible for the installation, calibration, monitoring, and maintenance of control instrumentation, including electronic control systems. This role involves converting pneumatic control systems to computerized control systems throughout the refinery, assisting with programming for environmental and on-stream analytical equipment, and performing rebuilds and calibrations of various transmitters and control valves. The position also includes installing, programming, and maintaining truck and railcar loading/unloading equipment, conducting on-site analysis to solve problems, inspecting and calibrating instruments, responding to operator trouble reports, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation prints using AutoCad. Additionally, the role may involve operating a forklift, participating in Hazops, PSM, and Environmental Management plans, and collaborating with stakeholders on facility projects. The company, ARG, is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America, offering competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalence
Able to troubleshoot and repair control systems utilizing flow sheets, engineering P&ID’s and loop diagrams, instrument logic diagrams, electrical schematics, electrical ladder diagrams, pneumatic logic prints and other sources of information.
Effective communication with ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Willing to cross-train within electrical and instrumentation departments to broaden skills and provide operational support as needed.
Able to work independently and successfully prioritize or handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
Understand and follow lockout/tagout regulations and open line/entry permit requirements.
Interact as a valuable team member within the refinery and across other departments throughout the Company.
Demonstrate leadership to direct the work of colleagues and external contractors to accomplish assigned tasks.
Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate (may include home study, seminars, formal education, etc.).
Must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
Proficient in the use of computers and Windows based programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as other applicable software.
Cognitive demands include the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, communicate effectively, read, and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, make sound independent judgement, and troubleshoot.
Physical demands include seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb/crawl, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechatronics Technology
2-4 years related work experience
Refinery maintenance and process operating experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Installation, calibration, monitoring and maintenance of control instrumentation including electronic control systems.
Convert pneumatic control systems to computerized control systems throughout refinery.
Assist with programming of scheduled testing and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment and on-stream analytical equipment.
Perform rebuilds and calibration of flow, temperature, pressure and level transmitters and control valves.
Install, program, and maintain all truck and railcar loading/unloading equipment including meters, temperature compensation, control valves and dye injection systems.
Conduct on-site analysis to locate the sources of control, instrumentation or operating problems and implements solutions.
Inspect meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations; calibrates instrumentation according to requirements and specifications.
Respond to operator trouble reports; retain records related to maintenance requests and work orders, including solutions performed and materials used.
Maintain and update electrical and instrumentation prints using AutoCad.
Operate forklift to transport and assist with oversized parts or heavy equipment.
Participate in Refinery Hazops, Process Safety Management (PSM) and Environmental Management plans.
Collaborate with Engineering, Contractors and other stakeholders on facility expansion and modernization projects.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.