An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.
Crosby, Texas - ALTIVIA Oxide Chemicals Job Summary The I & E Lead is responsible for leading, coordinating, and participating in the installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of instrumentation, electrical, and electronic equipment throughout the facility. This position provides day-to-day leadership to I&E personnel while ensuring plant systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and transferred to operations in accordance with company standards, specifications, and safety requirements. Job Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership, training, direction, and oversight to assigned personnel performing instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities. Verify the quality and accuracy of work performed by assigned staff and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, standards, and safe work practices. Coach and support employee development and performance improvement in alignment with management objectives. Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cabinet layouts, instrumentation location diagrams, loop sheets, P&IDs, and technical specifications. Install, commission, and maintain electrical equipment, motors, instrumentation, PLC systems, and DCS equipment. Review and prepare drawings and specifications for contract work and inspect completed work for compliance with established requirements. Develop, review, and update maintenance procedures, schedules, and written work instructions. Participate in long-range planning and assessment of future instrumentation and electrical maintenance needs. Install and perform calibrations on instrumentation, including temperature, analyzer, flow, pressure, differential pressure, and level devices. Install, calibrate, test, and commission control valves, XV valves, controllers, PLC components, and DCS components. Test electrical systems and components to verify functionality, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Conduct loop checks between field instruments and control systems. Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Repair or replace faulty electrical components, including lighting, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, and other related equipment. Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, inspection reports, installation records, and as-built drawings. Maintain proficiency in the use of electrical and instrumentation tools and equipment, including multimeters, field communicators, and related diagnostic equipment. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or vocational training in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or a related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of journey-level electrical and instrumentation experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial environment. Prior experience leading work crews, directing daily activities, and coordinating maintenance activities. Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, and related equipment. Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, DCS systems, motor control systems, and associated instrumentation preferred. Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, technical manuals, and specifications. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, operating instructions, and company policies. Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting safe work practices throughout the facility.
