Instrument Tech Foreman Jobs

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
• May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects
• Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments
• Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
• Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
• Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
• May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies

Qualifications

• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Requirements

• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions