Instrumentation Technician

NxT Level4 months ago
Minneapolis, MN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Join our dynamic organization, a leading calibration service provider experiencing rapid growth in Minnesota and its neighboring regions. As a Field Service Instrumentation Technician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering top-notch technical assistance, conducting installations, repairs, and instrument calibrations while providing exceptional support to our clients under the guidance of the Field Service Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing exceptional service by calibrating, repairing, and installing various instruments such as flow, pressure, pH, conductivity, and temperature devices.
  • Reviewing and comprehending written procedures, drawings, and test equipment manuals to ensure high-quality calibrations in a safe manner.
  • Working with 4-20 mA loops, including troubleshooting, calibration, and modifications to existing systems and loops.
  • Maintaining accurate records, including daily time sheets, calibration reports, and other essential documentation.
  • Performing tasks both indoors and outdoors in diverse weather conditions, including activities such as climbing ladders, stairways, vessels, towers, and pipe racks.
  • Frequent on-the-road travel within a 1-hour driving distance, with occasional overnight stays for long-distance jobs within Minnesota.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid US Driver's License
  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years equivalent work experience related to Process/System Control and/or Instrumentation

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in varied ambient temperatures and conditions, including extreme hot, cold, and wet conditions, as well as dusty and dry environments.
  • Capability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights, including elevations of 100 ft. or more.
  • Effective hearing and communication skills, even in noisy environments.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift, and carry items between 20 and 55 lbs.
  • Visual observation skills for assessing surroundings.
  • Ability to walk and stand for 8 or more hours at a time.
  • Comfort working in confined spaces.

Required Skills

safety procedures
troubleshooting
driving
instrument calibration
documentation
instrument repair
field service support
technical assistance
instrument installation