Instrumentation Technician (E&I Technician)

Twin Rivers Technologies.•Quincy, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the E&I Manager, this role involves assisting, directing, or training workers to install, maintain, or repair process instrumentation, equipment, or fixtures. The technician will ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, lead instrumentation projects around the plant, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Refinery, and Boiler Room teams to ensure 24-7 operations. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex process instrumentation issues with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and creating/updating logic & electrical diagrams, instrument spec sheets, and calibration records.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED
Previous instrument & controls experience
3-5 years related work experience
Ability to read Blueprints
Office suite software – Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software – Excel
ERP software- SAP
CMMS – E-Maintenance
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of complexity and importance.
Trouble shooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.
Written & Oral Communication: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues and respecting team members. Share knowledge to team members.
Learning: Desire and ability to continually learn and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance
Responsible for job site and equipment care
Trace and verify process lines to ensure safety of systems prior to work starting (LOTO)
Inspect and test components of instrumentation systems including control valves, RTDs, thermocouples, flow meters, differential pressure, switches, transmitters, etc.
Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturers installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
Estimate materials for repairs and installations
Interface with vendors to order replacement parts and instruments
Utilize E-Maintenance software to manage active and historical work orders
Troubleshoot, repair, and PM a wide variety of control valves (sliding stem, v-ball, butterfly, block)
Troubleshoot, repair, and PM positioners, pneumatic and electric actuators
Modify a basic logic diagram i.e. know how to find logics and understand how to troubleshoot them
Troubleshoot and with additional training repair Honeywell TDC system problems i.e. ability to restart Experion after a loss of power, identify HPM IOP issues, detail a point and locate which FTA a point goes
Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley & Honeywell PLC system problems i.e. ability to clear rack faults, remove and install I/O cards, identify a faulty card/blown output fuses, troubleshoot a ladder logic, change descriptors, edit a rung and add a bridge, force a bit, identify a PLC address
Upload a project to a PLC
Obtain a good working knowledge of unit operations; all the systems in the refinery and their purpose, BOHO, Steam Turbine Generator, wastewater, logistics, extensive involvement in maintaining operations of the CHP, extensive involvement in maintaining operations of the CE and B&W burner operations
Perform other duties as assigned