Maintenance Technician, Instrument

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance, Technician Instrumentation reports to the Maintenance, Supervisor Instrumentation and is responsible for the safe, efficient execution of routine maintenance and turnaround activities on the site instrumentation systems. 

This is a DOT- position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs the duties of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal Maintenance Instrumentation Technician on a regularly scheduled shift, sometimes including overtime, holidays, weekends, and nights.  

• Maintains instrumentation equipment on all pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, utilities, piping, tanks, unloading arms, etc.

• Maintains the instrumentation equipment in the facility recognizing the environmental consequences of actions taken and striving for the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance.

• Works with equipment such as PLC’s, temperature controllers, various instrumentation (eg. Pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensing devices, etc.). Record’s maintenance data and informs the Maintenance Instrumentation Supervisor of potential problems and failures in a timely manner; works with the Maintenance Instrumentation Supervisor to expeditiously resolve problems and improve plant reliability and safety.

• Collaborate with reliability and engineering to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data and support improvement recommendations.

• Perform wire terminations to a variety of instruments and verify sensor health such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, limits and flow meters.

• Perform highly skilled installation, commissioning, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation and related equipment.

• Make recommendations to improve existing instrumentation and control systems to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency. 

• Perform all duties applying safety protocols and adhering to regulatory mandates.

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge:

Must understand plant surroundings and be able to identify relevant equipment. Understand the physical properties of LNG. Possess basic knowledge of safe handling practices, governmental regulations, and related technical and safety codes, standards, and reporting requirements. Knowledge of plant rules and guidelines regarding relevant equipment operations and certification requirements. In-depth knowledge of plant maintenance protocols and equipment diagnostics. 

• General familiarity with DCS systems

• Proficient in troubleshooting various instrumentation using loop drawings, schematics, electrical one-line, and P&ID.

Skills:

• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.

• Dedication, sensitivity to safety issues, and compliance with policies and procedures are all essential for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal.

• Able to follow directions and quickly formulate and effectively communicate questions if clarification of an assignment is required.

• Able to apply existing skills in new roles and/or environments.

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and have an aptitude for learning new software applications and systems.

• Able to use key features of relevant CMMS software to perform job duties.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers and contractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE