Instrumentation Supervisor Job Description
Instrumentation supervisor
provides technical leadership and mentorship to peers and Operation Technicians in the following areas: Electrical Switchgears, Instrumentation, Measurement, Motor Controls, Control Loops, Distributive Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLCS, AC electrical systems and DC electrical systems.
Instrumentation Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Manages preventive maintenance routines to assigned equipment including 3rd party test equipment
Investigates and solves technical problems that involve equipment and processes that affect product quality and equipment reliability
Responsible for maintaining all electrical equipment at the unit level including circuit breakers, Medium voltage contractors, low voltage power circuit breakers, low voltage motor control centers, motors, PLC's and the control equipment associated with operation of the electrical infrastructure
Ensure code compliance with all State and Federal codes and compliance with Company policies and procedures including annual inspections of the above referenced equipment and facilities
Assure that information related to maintenance, operation and training activities and changes to procedures and equipment are up-to-date and accurately recorded
Train a well motivated, competent workforce capable of carrying out the various tasks necessary to maintain the safe, reliable and economic operations of all equipment using prepared, up-to-date training programs
Initialing maintenance contact for any unplanned Production Area shutdown, equipment failure, or unplanned need for instrumentation maintenance
Provide guidance and supervision on the determination of severity, course of action, and notification of relevant personnel of potential issues, equipment failures
Assist in preparing maintenance reports and preventative maintenance programs for all I&E maintenance equipment
Supervise nonexempt and other employees within platform teams
Instrumentation Supervisor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Instrumentation Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISA, EX
Education for Instrumentation Supervisor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the instrumentation supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Technical, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial, Electronics, Associates, Education, Technology, Science, Leadership
Skills for Instrumentation Supervisor
Desired skills for instrumentation supervisor include:
Electrical construction techniques
Computer programs
Equipment
ABB Advant DCS
Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell PKS PLC’s
Applicable electrical industry standards and recommended practices
AutoCad
BMS
Building and maintenance best practices programs
Defect elimination methodologies and their interpretation
Desired experience for instrumentation supervisor includes:
Diploma or degree in electrical and/or instrumentation or a related field
Strong degree of knowledge of the electrical and instrumentation trade and control systems
Strong understanding of the asset development and execution model (ADEM) and how it applies to support the operation deliverables at each given stage of the model
Solid understanding of project governance processes, practices, standards and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Livelink and SAP
Exceptional skills in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to ensure success in completing work under tight project deadlines
Instrumentation Supervisor Examples
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Instrumentation Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an instrumentation supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrumentation supervisor
- Responsible for supporting mechanics during manufacturing equipment repairs mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations
- Direct Field supervisor of Pressure, Instrument and Gas Conditioning Crews relating to all planned work and emergency situations
- Responsible for the timely and proper execution of all instrumentation (instrument and analyzer) jobs relevant to their assigned areas
- Assigning specific job tasks and sets execution expectations for his/her team, leads and participates in the daily craft meetings with his/her team
- Monitoring and reporting on job quality, effectiveness and efficiency of all craft jobs, carrying out regular field follow-up visits to ensure work progress, clear barriers and to support/coach instrument and analyzer craftsmen
- Ensuring craftsmen capture and report lost time incidents encountered during work executions, collecting the delay forms on a daily basis to be entered by the maintenance administrative assistant
- Supporting the daily instrumentation needs of a large zone within the refinery by supervising craftsmen and working with instrument and analyzer technical support
- Directing team of craftsmen and hold accountable the executing of the daily schedule, adherence to the maintenance process, and compliance safe work practices
- Reviewing daily and weekly maintenance schedule in your area
- Interfacing with Maintenance Schedulers, Instrumentation Team, and other Maintenance Supervisors to share resources and meet the highest priority needs of the refinery
Qualifications for instrumentation supervisor
- Eight or more years of experience in large construction projects
- Oil and gas industry and tailings experience is preferred
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the internal business customers, project team, sustainment teams and the outsourcing organizations
- May be required to balance when performing jobs on top of the tanks and use of hardness to ensure safety is required whenever necessary
- May be required to grip and grasp frequently when performing mechanical jobs
- May be required to walk frequently through utilities systems
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Instrumentation Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of instrumentation supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrumentation supervisor
- Oversee and maintain blue mountain ram for instrument and equipment calibrations
- Interfacing daily with Production Leaders, Operations Supervisors, Instrument Engineers, Instrument Senior Engineering Technicians (SETs), and Analyzer Specialists to assure that all maintenance related issues are managed correctly
- Supporting Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Scheduler assigned to Maintenance Area and review status of work activities with both individuals throughout the day
- Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of SIS proof testing in their designated area
- Providing maintenance execution expertise and information to Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Scheduler, and Instrument SET as needed
- Working with Operations, Instrument Engineers, Instrument SETs, and Analyzer Specialists to identify root cause of failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Supporting Major Turnarounds, Minor Turnarounds, Pit Stops, Decokes, and Projects as needed for units in your Maintenance Area
- Supervise daily work activity of all Technicians
- Ensure that high standards of safety are developed, met and maintained at the
- Ability and willingness to wear personal protective
Qualifications for instrumentation supervisor
- Planning and scheduling experience a plus
- Knowledge of Electrical Distribution Systems is a plus
- High school diploma with strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing), prefer an Associate’s Degree in related field
- Flexible, willing and able to work rotating shifts day position
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering and/or a minimum of 5 years experience with instrumentation & regulation functions
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical systems and gas process systems
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Instrumentation Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instrumentation supervisor. 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 supervisor
- Supervise, direct and lead the daily activities of maintenance team within assigned area to ensure employee safety, quality of work and identified goals are met
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following, implementing and enforcing Company safety standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
- Plan and execute routine and turnaround maintenance on the electrical and instrumentation systems
- Coordinate instrument and electrical maintenance activities and train direct reports as necessary
- Development of safe work practices and standard maintenance instructions for the use of the electrical and instrument group
- Responsible for maintaining analyzers such as combustion, pH, and oxygen
- Oversee the operator training of new and existing staff to ensure team is fully trained in, committed to, and conduct their activities in accordance with all aspects of Company safety and quality requirements
- Utilize sound human relations and communications skills to motivate work group
- Coach, evaluate performance and develop work group to improve performance
- Safety and training
Qualifications for instrumentation supervisor
- Thorough knowledge of regulations pertaining to facilities and/or district pressure reducing stations
- Computer skills sufficient to operate spreadsheet and database application programs
- Ability to lead and motivate field personnel
- Supervise the end-to-end procurement of a portfolio of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) materials, continually driving improvements in efficiency and service delivery
- Ensure of the consistency of material procurement across SBUs, OBUs and hubs
- Oversee execution to ensure that SHE, quality and legislative requirements are adhered to
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Instrumentation Supervisor Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instrumentation supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instrumentation supervisor
- Identify, source, and procure required sensors and data acquisition equipment
- Provide leadership in the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, condition based assessments and work methods for Instrumentation maintenance teams
- Responsible for operating within company, local, state and federal environmental policies, regulations, and procedures
- Coordinate activities with other departments at the station
- Facilitate effective communications to inform employees of changing conditions, support requirements
- Perform or support technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects
- Ensures personnel Training Plan execution and compliance
- Create Life Cycle documents (functional specifications, design specifications) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Formulation/Finish, TOFX, Packaging and Mfg areas
- Direct supervision/support of electricians working day and rotating shifts, maintaining Goldstrike’s wet milling circuit and TCM facility
- Provide training for and develop technicians
Qualifications for instrumentation supervisor
- Experience in supervision or procurement would be advantageous
- Journeyman Craftsman level experience or completed Technical Degree
- 5 or more years experience working in a refinery or industrial plant
- Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s, instrument drawings, wiring diagrams, ladder logic and PLC/analyzer configuration programs and vendor manuals
- Knowledge of instrument safety requirements, including the applicable sections of OSHA 1910 and ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004
- Familiarity with applicable Refining Engineering Practices (REPs)
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Instrumentation Supervisor Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of instrumentation supervisor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for instrumentation supervisor
- Ensure safe and effective performance of preventive maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation
- During scheduled downs, must be willing to work rotating shifts, long hours, and be available for callout as needed
- Under general direction, is accountable for the performance and results of Electrical and Instrumentation Category Group across all projects
- Executes and supervises cradle to grave purchasing activities (including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations) for the Electrical and Instrumentation Category across all projects
- Drive cost reduction initiatives in the Electrical and Instrumentation Category group
- Assures that problems will reported timely to the projects and senior procurement management
- Prepares and edits presentations describing Procurement methods, trends of lead times, prices, or other relevant information within Procurement’s scope of activities
- Provides input on Procurement work hour estimates for proposals
- Helps develop KPI’s for this Category Group
- Directs and supervisors others, including direct reports and/or consultants or service contractors
Qualifications for instrumentation supervisor
- Experience with SAP scheduling, time keeping, maintenance planning, functional locations and requisition/reservation transactions
- Computer Skills – Working experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Minimum 5 years' instrumentation maintenance experience as craftsperson
- Ability and willingness to possess
- Electrical Trade Qualification and Certificate IV or Trade Qualification in Instrumentation
- WA "A" Class Electrical Licence