Instrumentation Technician

9290 FCX Performance, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

88d

About The Position

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is a process flow control company that provides technical products and services to end users, OEMs, and EPC firms. The Instrumentation Technician performs field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems, with an emphasis on timely, accurate, and safe service. The role involves customer-site work, documentation and reporting, identifying safety issues and upgrade opportunities, and travel to job sites. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varied industrial environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing process/control equipment, including instrumentation, valves, actuators, or pumps.
Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to operate electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
Strong mechanical proficiency, including the ability to operate hand tools and power tools.
Able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods.
Able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment.
Able to work at heights using fall protection.
Available for occasional call-ins and overnight travel to various locations and customer sites.
Able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean rooms, animal or insect bites, dirt, and noise.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical degree.
Electrical or electrician experience.
Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience.
Industrial safety training.
PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
Experience programming and troubleshooting drives.

Responsibilities

Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and other instrumentation.
Commission instrumentation and troubleshoot loops.
Install and calibrate measuring and positioning devices.
Perform minor electrical maintenance.
Complete documentation for actions taken.
Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders.
Represent the company during field service tasks with a “can do” attitude.
Identify and report safety issues to the appropriate customer representative.
Identify opportunities for upgrades at customer facilities.
Research task criteria before arriving at a work site.
Use a company vehicle to travel to and from job sites and maintain defensive driving habits.
Provide service and training at various locations and customer sites based on business needs.