Instrument / Electrician Technician

PURPOSE:

The Instrument Electrical Technician will be part of the Great Falls, Montana maintenance team installing and maintaining electrical, instrumentation and analytical equipment and accessories throughout the refinery. Union shop, (USW) workweek would consist of four-10 hour days.  

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Possess an advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot various types of switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, control valves, and DCS loops.
• Familiar with ABB (Bailey) or similar DCS controls, analytical monitors for CEM (Continuous Stack Emissions)
• Working knowledge of control valves; MOVs
• Remove and repair; install and calibrate various transmitters and hart communication
• Rebuild and repair Smith flow meter and Accuload controllers
• Working knowledge of electrical high, mid and low voltage as well as VFD Motor Control, Soft Start, etc.
• Use test equipment and perform routine calibrations. Maintain various instrumentation loops
• Demonstrate ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Plan and coordinate work following appropriate work orders, work permits, and safety instructions.
• Perform work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner
• Periodic on call required
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years in heavy industrial/manufacturing environment performing instrument technician tasks or 2+ years heavy manufacturing instrument experience with technical instrument and/or electrical certification

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• 5+ years in heavy industrial environment performing instrument technician tasks
• 2 year technical degree and/or certified in all types of instrumentation and DCS systems
• Experience in analyzer equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of petrochemical plant environment
• Knowledge of industrial permitting applications (safe work, hot work, etc.)

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic computer skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence