Master Instrument Mechanic

Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the general supervision of the Instrument Supervisor, the Master Instrument Mechanic acts as a working foreman and lead for InstUnder the general supervision of the Instrument Supervisor, the Master Instrument Mechanic acts as a working foreman and lead for Instrumentation and Electrical personnel and work to include specification, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Company’s manufacturing plants’ instrumentation equipment.rumentation and Electrical personnel and work to include specification, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Company’s manufacturing plants’ instrumentation equipment.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assists the Instrument Supervisor in planning, preparing, scheduling, and assigning daily and project instrumentation and electrical work in the Company’s manufacturing plants.

- Refers to plant design specifications, jurisdictional codes, manufacturers’ documentation, to support the planning of jobs.

- Monitors and provides feedback on the progress of instrumentation and electrical work.

- Contacts and consults with vendors/manufacturers for the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical Makes recommendations for part and equipment orders.

- Responsible for the execution of assigned instrumentation When assigned as lead worker, performs hands-on work towards execution of tasks and provides direction and instruction to personnel assigned to the job.

- Diagnoses and troubleshoots plant instrumentation systems, recommends actions, disassembles/examines/tests mechanisms and circuitry; replaces and repairs defective parts; reassembles instruments; and tests for conformity/ compliance with manufacturers and plant standards.

- Performs DCS and PLC maintenance tasks with direction from the Instrument Supervisor and/or Technical Director, including tuning of controls.

- Assists the Instrument Supervisor and Plant Engineer in producing and maintaining documentation of plant instrumentation systems. Examples include, but are not limited to:

- Drafts work plans and procedures for instrumentation work.

- Field-verifies and updates existing instrumentation drawings and Produces as-built drawings and diagrams as needed.

- Provides instrumentation expertise, analysis, and support to Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, and projects.

- Promotes and demonstrates the Company and Department safety culture to include the reporting of and resolution of unsafe conditions or acts. Completes all EH&S training.

- Complies with all applicable Corporate, Company, and Department rules and policies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- As directed and qualified, operates company vehicles including, but not limited to, pickup truck, forklift, and manlift.

- Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner; performs housekeeping duties as required and/or instructed.

- Performs duties and tasks of all lesser grades in work Performs any related work as directed, which may include temporary supervisory duties.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE:

- Technical trade school or equivalent, or a combination of related Knowledge of the operational characteristics of instrumentation, electrical equipment, and components.

- Minimum 5 years of instrumentation experience in a process facility/plant.

SUPERVISION:

- Under general supervision of the Instrument Supervisor.

COMMUNICATION/COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

- Flexible and adaptable to changes within the position/department/company.

- Able to steward themselves in a professional and courteous manner to promote a harmonious working

- Able to communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively utilizing standards means of communication within the workplace (i.e., verbal, written, e-mail, phone, text, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Working conditions are normal for an industrial plant environment.

- Required to work both indoors and outdoors sometimes at high elevations or in tight spaces under hot and dirty conditions.

- May be required to perform mandatory overtime and emergency call-out work.

- Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.