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Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician

CompanyOccidental Petroleum
LocationSouth Houston, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • High School Education or GED required.
  • Five (5) years process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry OR
  • Two (2) years maintenance experience in industry and Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology
  • Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings.
  • Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
  • This position requires proof of the NCCER certification prior to employment (instrumentation preferred).
  • High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and a good working knowledge of SAP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant.
  • Ability to read, speak, and write English.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
  • Support the Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
  • Participate in site-wide Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested. Look for opportunities to be the ‘fresh set of eyes’ in this area.
  • Actively participate in plant wide training to support quality and safety needs including ISO, OSHA VPP.
  • Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
  • Ensure that you and others are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job.
  • Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment.
  • Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action.
  • Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution as necessary.
  • Set up and operate limited types of shop tools and specialized test, measuring equipment and hand tools utilized in any phase of machine installation or maintenance.
  • Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.
  • Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120 volt AC controls.
  • Research specifications for materials, testing and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.