Instrument Technician

Overview

Install, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair industrial instrumentation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• calibration
• procedure creation
• instrument testing
• certificate completion
• technical support
• client support

Tasks

-Consistently operate instrumentation standards, computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks. -Create and/or follow Monthly Calibration Schedules and coordinate scheduling with equipment owners. -Provide technical support for calibration processes and procedures -Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner. -Support clients in the Baltimore Metro Area with occasional travel to four state coverage area, DE/PA/VA/NJ -Performs calibration of instrumentation necessary for maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment -Recommend upgrades or best installation practices to existing instrumentation and controls systems were applicable. -Assists in qualification of equipment / facilities as needed. -Create calibration procedures -Tests accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters or detectors, and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system, using test equipment, such as pressure gauges, mercury manometers, potentiometers, pulse and signal generators, oscilloscopes, transistor curve tracers, and ammeters, voltmeters, and wattmeters. -The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks. -Traces out and tests electronic solid state and vacuum tube circuitry and components to locate defective parts in analog and digital, protection, or radiation monitoring systems, using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals. -Complete ICRS/Calibration Certificates and/or approving Certificates. -Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control generating operations in manufacturing or industrial plant: Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations. -Complete calibration and service work in accordance with in-house procedures or site procedures -Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner. -Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks. -Maintain good working condition of calibration standards -Performs calibration of instrumentation necessary for maintaining production equipment and other auxiliary measurement systems.

Requirements

• isa ccst
• plc/hmi
• instrument calibration
• associate degree
• 5+ yrs
• customer service

What You Bring

-ISA CCST certification is preferred, but not required. -Ability to adhere to client and company directions, policies and standards. -Knowledge of servicing and installing I&C equipment within manufacturing or industrial site -Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time. -PLC/HMI Troubleshooting, minor programming, installation of instrumentation and controls, and calibration. -Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks. -Experienced with creating and implementing Monthly Calibration Schedule. -Knowledge of performing calibrations of instruments, including but not limited to: flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters or detectors. -High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or certification from trade school is strongly preferred. -The ability to balance your work and family activities. -Have a minimum of 5 years experience working as an Instrument Tech within related industry, such as power, chemical, food/beverage, oil/gas, etc. -Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed. -Ability to provide superior customer service -Knowledge of performing measurements for: analytical, pressure, volumetric flow, mass flow, ultrasonic flow, level, temperature, local controllers, LEL.

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Benefits

-The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects. -A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering. -PTO and Paid Holidays -401(k)with employer match -Pay: $32.50-47.50/hour (based upon experience) -Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements. -Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available! -Flexible work schedule -Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation. -Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

About Tai Engineering

-This engineering firm delivers full-cycle projects, from conceptual design to construction and ongoing support. -They specialize in a wide range of industries, including heavy industrial, manufacturing, healthcare labs, commercial offices, and government sites. -The leadership team consists of professionals with deep technical expertise, ensuring every project is led by skilled engineers. -Notable project types include pharmaceutical plants, LNG terminals, food and beverage production lines, and power-generation assets. -The firm uniquely combines technical engineering with on-site contracting through its sister mechanical/electrical construction division. -As a mid-sized company, they maintain agility, customizing teams per industry to integrate cross-sector innovation into every project.

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