Maintenance I (Spla)
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Job Description
Position Summary:The Level 1 Instrumentation Technician (Mastery Level) is a highly skilled professional responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation and control systems across refinery operations. This role serves as a technical authority, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of critical process measurements and control systems, while providing leadership and mentorship to other technicians and contractors.Key Responsibilities:
Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex instrumentation and control systems, including:
Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmittersControl valves and positionersAnalyzers (process and environmental)Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC field interfaces
Perform precision calibration and configuration of field instrumentsLead and execute instrumentation work during turnarounds, outages, and critical repairsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians and apprenticesInterpret and utilize:
Loop diagramsP&IDsInstrument datasheets and specifications
Ensure compliance with all safety and operational procedures, including:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Process safety management (PSM) requirementsHazardous area classifications (Class I, Div 1 & 2)Diagnose and resolve control loop and process control issues
Support advanced control strategies and optimization effortsPerform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation systemsParticipate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and incident investigationsOversee and verify quality of contractor instrumentation work
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GEDCompletion of an Instrumentation/Controls apprenticeship, technical program, or equivalent experienceSignificant experience in industrial or refinery instrumentation
Required Skills & Competencies:
Advanced knowledge of:
Process instrumentation and measurement principlesControl systems (DCS/PLC) and loop tuning fundamentalsSignal types (4-20 mA, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.)Control valves, actuators, and positionersElectrical fundamentals related to instrumentation
Demonstrated ability to:
Troubleshoot complex control and instrumentation issues independentlyInterpret process conditions and relate them to instrumentation performanceLead jobs and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering
Strong understanding of:
Hazardous area requirementsIndustry standards and best practicesEffective leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
Physical & Work Environment:
Ability to work in refinery conditions including:
Elevated structures and confined spacesExposure to extreme temperatures and industrial hazards
Ability to wear required PPE, including FR clothing and respiratory protection as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
NCCER Instrumentation certification or equivalentExperience with specific DCS/PLC platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Allen-Bradley)Working knowledge of analyzer systems and advanced process control (APC)Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP)
Role Expectations (Mastery Level):
Works independently with minimal supervisionRecognized as a subject matter expert in instrumentation and control systemsLeads troubleshooting of critical process issues impacting production and safetyCoaches and develops less experienced techniciansDrives reliability improvements and instrumentation best practicesEnsures precision, accuracy, and compliance in all work performed
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