Instrumentation Technician

Description

Performs troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of instruments, electronic devices, computer digital equipment, and electrical equipment.

+ Maintains and repairs electronic and pneumatic instrumentation. + Possesses a basic understanding and application of instrumentation math, and units of measurement. + Demonstrates knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation. + Maintains and troubleshoots various types of solenoid valves, switches, meters, indicators, and temperature sensors. + Uses test equipment and performs routine calibrations. + Demonstrates ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics. + Performs work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner. + Troubleshoot and repair DCS/PLC related failures. Understand loop powered vs. field powered. + Troubleshoot and repair Hart and Fieldbus communication loops. + Troubleshoot and repair analyzers, Oxygen, SO2, CO, NOX, H2S, Control Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Combustion analyzers for control of refinery process conditions and safety. + Identify and troubleshoot PID control loops and tuning parameters required for operational reliability. + Identify and troubleshoot pneumatic loops. + Remove from service and disassemble control valves and repair and reinstall. + Install piping, conduit, etc., if needed. + Check new equipment using applicable tools and equipment and criteria (standards and schematics) to calibrate. + Fight incipient level fires using dry chemical fire extinguishers, steam hoses, fire hydrants / foam stations. + Required to work 8 hour shift. Must be on call as needed. May be required to work 12 hour rotating shift work, (days & nights) including weekends and holidays during turnaround work. Refinery operations run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year + Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

You may receive communication from Valero by email, telephone, or home mail regarding the status of your application for this position.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

Job: Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/MaintenancePrimary Location:US-OK-ArdmoreJob Posting Mar 13, 2025, 3:14:42 PMUnposting Date Ongoing