Instrumentation Job Description
Instrumentation
provides leadership in the application, selection and delivery of instrumentation technology solutions on site to meet safety and reliability goals.
Instrumentation Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective instrumentation job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included instrumentation job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
When requested, support in creating and maintaining a database of all documents related to Instrumentation received
Provide OEM expertise on proper procedures for installation and through start-up for Instrumentation
Support loop check process and be a Subject Matter Expert for all instrumentation related issues
Increase reliability of instrumentation through training on maintenance planning and OEM instrument repair
Complete investigations on all instrumentation failures and develop a prevention plan
Instrumentation equipment input into SPI
Provide a support function to address unexpected problems at short notice (e.g., set-up and operation of the equipment, instrumentation errors)
Must personally set a good example with all rules and regulations to achieve 100% universal compliance with HS&E (Health, Safety & Environmental) Procedures/Regulations
At receipt of Instruments from manufacturer, assist our client to complete a functional test and document as received information
Provide support to the client team in determining critical Instrument assets
Instrumentation Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Instrumentation
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: UKAS, ISA, NCCER, N3, CCST, TSSA
Education for Instrumentation
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the instrumentation job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Engineering, Technical, Electronics, Science, Electrical Engineering, Technology, Education, Chemistry, Associates, Military
Skills for Instrumentation
Desired skills for instrumentation include:
Job site safety ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
Compressors
Gas turbine engines
Electronic and processing equipment applicable to position
Use and function of reciprocating
Pressure
Flow
Instrumentation
AutoCAD
SAP
Desired experience for instrumentation includes:
Competence with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (SLC, PLC, and ControlLogix families), Siemens STEP 7, Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View, Intellution FIX, and Wonderware
Troubleshoot PLC programs and be able to make programming changes when required
Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA Safety practices
Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems including VFDs, servos, and robotic systems
Understanding of networking protocols and hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)
Abide by GMPs as related to working in a food production facility
Instrumentation Examples
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Instrumentation Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of instrumentation. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for instrumentation
- Maintenance and repair of electronic, electrical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic instrumentation and control equipment
- Work with/on radiation sourced instrumentation
- Using criticality list, support the development of a maintenance plan for each instrument category
- Complete investigation on all Instrument failures and develop a prevention plan
- Provide technical direction for proper Instrument protection during Shut down and Start-up
- Provide day to day support for on-site configuration and loop checking for critical loop
- Review instrument installation and hookup design issue
- Complete application and engineering review for any instrument problems found during start-up
- Support client-side maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and repairs as needed during emergency / breakdown situations to minimize equipment downtime
- Support the client to finalize all instrument maintenance plans, including a timeline for predictive diagnostics and turnaround repair
Qualifications for instrumentation
- Must be capable of leading a design crew on all size projects
- HS Diploma along with 8 years of technically related experience required
- AS Degree in Engineering or Physical Science along with 8 years of general work experience
- BS Degree in non-engineering related discipline along with 8 years of technically related experience including at least 2 years performing para-engineering duties
- BS Degree in Engineering or Physical Science along with 3 years of general work experience
- Advanced Degree in Engineering or Physical Science
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Instrumentation Job Description
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Our growing company is hiring for an instrumentation. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for instrumentation
- Ensure the ISO and customer compliance of all instrumentation
- Develop and maintain a spare parts and obsolescence program for instrumentation
- Research new instrumentation technologies to improve plant reliability
- Assist maintenance specialists with troubleshooting and repairs to instrumentation equipment
- Support maintenance with visual checks of all critical instruments on a quarterly basis
- Document all modification work, new parts / material such as instruments, spares and software / firmware upgrades
- Support the client to maximize reliability of Instrument assets through the proactive use of a RCM program
- Use an established client-approved management process for turnaround and outage management
- Provide on-site training for client personnel
- Sets up all applicable instrument drawings/documents and makes a material take off from these drawings/documents
Qualifications for instrumentation
- Depth of experience in designing and conducting experiments, ideally in both laboratory and field test environments
- Experience with various machine communications protocols such as serial, TCP/IP, CAN-Bus, , including networking devices using these protocols (both wired and wireless solutions)
- Experience with LabView data acquisition systems and National Instruments hardware
- Experience with a wide range of analog and digital sensors and signal conditioning to include development of novel sensors
- Proficiency in common signal processing techniques including filter design and implementation, data domain transformation, and sensor array data processing
- Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial manufacturing facility (chemical, pulp/paper, refinery)
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instrumentation. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for instrumentation
- Trouble shoot efficiently, repair and calibrate all on site electronic and pneumatic instrumentation loops and equipment, including boiler controls, dryer controls, flame detection equipment, flow meters and transmitters, density gauges, controllers, recorders, material weighing devices, control valves, valve positioners, closed circuit television, PLC’s and so on
- Direct work assignments involving other instrumentation persons
- Work efficiently from drawings and manuals in the installation and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment
- Safely use all tools common to instrumentation shop and field work, including a lathe for fabrication of certain components
- Works safely with respect to health, safety and environmental requirements including following all safety rules
- Demonstrates personal accountability to assist with carrying out duties, responsibilities and authority as defined in HSE programs, practices and procedures
- Maintains 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
- Demonstrates and practices safe handling of hand tools and power tools typically and commonly used in installation and maintenance tasks
- Calibrate and Test components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications, and procedures
- Interpret, modify and update Documentation (P&ID, Loop Diagrams, Calibration Sheets, and Instrument Index, ) as required
Qualifications for instrumentation
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Instrumentation technician or specialist in a process industry environment
- Working knowledge of manufacturing plant piping and fixed equipment, design, fabrication, operation, repair and reliability improvement
- Expertise with all applicable industry codes, standards, practices, and inspection techniques
- Understanding of OSHA 1910.119 Mechanical Integrity regulations
- Knowledge of Control Valve troubleshooting and repair
- Knowledge of Instrumentation trouble shooting, repair and failure analysis
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of instrumentation. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for instrumentation
- Troubleshoot and repair of pneumatic and / or hydraulic systems
- Troubleshoot, repair and calibration of dynamic and static weigh systems
- Troubleshoot, repair and calibration of final control element assemblies (positioners / actuators / valves)
- Installation, maintenance and replacement of Distributed Control System (DCS) components
- Installation, maintenance and replacement of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) components
- Install, maintain, test and rectify faults in data communication equipment installations (wire and fiber optic)
- Keep tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner
- Performing Backup, Configuration and Disaster Recovery Management
- Manage the recordkeeping of all calibrations
- Manage the external calibration of test equipment
Qualifications for instrumentation
- Able to handle multiple activities and support multiple activities simultaneously
- Working knowledge of ISA codes and Process Industry Practices (PIP)
- Working knowledge of metallurgy principles
- 2 years of Computer and PC experience
- Experience with PDMS as an advantage
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammer and composition
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Our company is hiring for an instrumentation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrumentation
- Provide training as directed for maintenance specialists and engineers
- Provide rotating on-call coverage for off-hours and weekends as required
- Upon completion of an assignment, clean the area of all maintenance materials and debris
- Quickly and effectively troubleshooting of equipment
- Jobs worked and completed per schedule
- All breakdowns are quickly diagnosed and repairs effectively made
- All assigned P.M.'s are satisfactorily completed in the allotted time
- All work is done safely
- At the completion of the work, the area is properly cleaned of all maintenance materials and debris, and proper notification of operating personnel is made
- Effective inter-shift communication
Qualifications for instrumentation
- Instrumentation and control system engineering design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
- Thorough knowledge and expert judgment in the selection and application of instrumentation and control system equipment and misc
- Instrumentation and control system design, facility design, and construction execution
- BS in Engineering/Technology required [Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Control systems, Instrumentation preferred]
- Knowledge of industry specific standards and codes (NEC, NFPA, ISA) is required experience with the application of instrumentation and electrical devices in hazardous locations
- Must be available to work flexible shift and work week schedules