Instrument Mechanic

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

 

Works under general supervision of the Instrument Engineer from written/verbal orders following specific policies/procedures/methods performing intermediary complex/difficult tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair, construction of machinery, equipment, structures for the process of making SNG and or by-products.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists the Journey Instrument Worker in the less diverse/complex/difficult work in the installation, alternation, adjustment, maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic instruments, alarms, timers, regulators, gauges used in the production, control, testing of SNG.

Assists in the making of/working from field sketches, blueprints, plans by reading/interpreting manufacturers' repair/maintenance manual and for the installation of instruments.

Performs brazing, soldering and/or uses tools specifically designed to install, repair test instruments. 

Diagnoses, disassembles, replaces, repairs defective instruments; fabricates parts with hand/machinery tools, reassembles and tests the proper working order to meet manufacturer’s/plant standards.

Tests safety/control devices which control flames, fuel and air to boiler furnaces.

Tests electrical wiring in/on instrument panel with test devises/tools, i.e., watt-meter, voltmeter, amp meter.

Assists in repairs of delicate apparatuses, meters, thermostats, relays, electronic devices.

Writes preventative maintenance actions taken in logs/reports/PC terminals according to direction/questions in software and implements all preventative maintenance actions to such schedules.

Maintains the work area, equipment and all control devices in a clean, orderly condition and/or directs lesser grades to perform housekeeping duties and performs same in his/her area.

Directs/supervises all personnel in job sites/work areas/project areas to assure proper safety signs/warning devices are working correctly and/or in place according to safety rules/standards and all personnel use/wear prescribed safety equipment/clothing as required/directed.

Drives assigned vehicles as direct and qualified.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• High school graduate or GED.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• High school graduate with trade school experience. Completion of apprenticeship program desired.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years of successful and progressive experience in instrument repair work.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lay out work.
• Qualified in all phases of the work described.
• Possesses a very good knowledge of all pertinent codes, regulations, standards, and safety rules in addition to the standard practices, processes, methods, tools, and materials of the trade.