JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision of the Instrument Engineer from written/verbal orders following specific policies/procedures/methods performing intermediary complex/difficult tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair, construction of machinery, equipment, structures for the process of making SNG and or by-products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assists the Journey Instrument Worker in the less diverse/complex/difficult work in the installation, alternation, adjustment, maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic instruments, alarms, timers, regulators, gauges used in the production, control, testing of SNG.
2. Assists in the making of/working from field sketches, blueprints, plans by reading/interpreting manufacturers' repair/maintenance manual and for the installation of instruments.
3. Performs brazing, soldering and/or uses tools specifically designed to install, repair test instruments. 
4. Diagnoses, disassembles, replaces, repairs defective instruments; fabricates parts with hand/machinery tools, reassembles and tests the proper working order to meet manufacturer’s/plant standards.
5. Tests safety/control devices which control flames, fuel and air to boiler furnaces.
6. Tests electrical wiring in/on instrument panel with test devises/tools, i.e., watt-meter, voltmeter, amp meter.
   
7. Assists in repairs of delicate apparatuses, meters, thermostats, relays, electronic devices.
8. Writes preventative maintenance actions taken in logs/reports/PC terminals according to direction/questions in software and implements all preventative maintenance actions to such schedules.
9. Maintains the work area, equipment and all control devices in a clean, orderly condition and/or directs lesser grades to perform housekeeping duties and performs same in his/her area.
10. Directs/supervises all personnel in job sites/work areas/project areas to assure proper safety signs/warning devices are working correctly and/or in place according to safety rules/standards and all personnel use/wear prescribed safety equipment/clothing as required/directed.
11. Drives assigned vehicles as direct and qualified.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• High school graduate or GED.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• High school graduate with trade school experience. Completion of apprenticeship program desired.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years of successful and progressive experience in instrument repair work.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lay out work.
• Qualified in all phases of the work described.
• Possesses a very good knowledge of all pertinent codes, regulations, standards, and safety rules in addition to the standard practices, processes, methods, tools, and materials of the trade.